This paper proposed a replaceable friction-type artificial plastic hinge (FAPH) to connect the
prefabricated concrete members, characterized by direct load transmission and streamlined …

To satisfy the easy-repair demands of precast concrete (PC) frames after an earthquake, a
PC frame with replaceable artificial controllable plastic hinges (ACPHs) is proposed in this …

In order to withstand challenges such as earthquakes, it is important to appropriately design
the beam-to-column connection of precast structures. Numerous precast connections were …

To develop a precast concrete frame suitable for high seismic zones, a new precast concrete
beam-column connection with an additional all-steel bamboo-shaped energy dissipater is …

Featured Application This developed “double-step” horizontal-connection and energy-
dissipation structure could be used for prefabricated structures such as shear walls and …

This paper deals with the development of an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model aimed
at driving decision-making processes when dealing with seismic retrofitting of industrial …

In this research a seismic retrofit system consisting of a pin-jointed steel frame and rotational
friction dampers is developed for the seismic retrofit of reinforced concrete soft-first-story …

Seismic rehabilitation is crucial to extend the nominal service life and help reduce the
seismic losses of reinforced concrete precast industrial buildings. Along with traditional …

A replaceable energy dissipation device for precast concrete beam-column connections is
proposed in this paper, which is comprised by a short length of a H-shaped steel section …

Previous research projects and post-earthquake field observation showed that dry-
assembled precast frame structures with hinged beams and cantilever columns restrained at …