In this paper, the effects of ambient temperature on the tensile response and superelastic
fatigue behavior of the shape memory alloy (SMA) cable are investigated. The tested SMA …

In this study, concentric braced frame installed with a friction damper-disc-springs is
proposed to enhance the seismic performance of RC framed structures. The structural …

Chevron-brace-damper systems (CBDS) have been widely used in frame structures. To
improve the performance of CBDS, a hybrid of the chevron and scissor-jack brace-damper …

In this study, a new recentering friction device (RFD) to retrofit steel moment frame structures
is introduced. The device provides both self-centering and energy dissipation capabilities for …

This study proposes a new concept of an axial damper using the combination of shape
memory alloy (SMA), friction devices, and polyurethane springs. Although there are many …

Shear recentering polyurethane friction damper is a type of passive control device, including
the shape memory alloy plates, polyurethane springs, and friction devices. This damper can …

This study proposes a new self-centering, shape memory alloy bar-based device to address
the tension-compression asymmetry and limited energy dissipation capacity of similar SMA …

The velocity-dependent oil damper is widely used in engineering. However, researchers
and engineers found that oil dampers were damaged beyond maximum stroke during …

Shape memory alloys (SMA) are utilized in various engineering fields, owing to their unique
properties. In this study, the collapse behavior of steel structures designed with a self …

Simple beam–column connections are simpler and cheaper in construction than rigid beam–
column connections, moreover, beams under the base level are only carrying gravity loads …