Structural control against earthquakes and other external dynamic loadings gains more
importance given the burgeoning demand on the construction of various structures and high …

This study presents a novel hybrid self-centering system aiming to overcome critical
shortcomings identified in the existing self-centering solution. Two types of hybrid brace …

This paper proposes a new type of self-centering (SC) damper which exploits the shape
memory alloy (SMA) bolts and variable friction mechanism, termed the SMA slip friction …

The hybrid self-centering braced frame (HSBF) is an emerging seismic resilient structural
system with the capacity of controlling peak inter-story drifts and floor accelerations and …

This study proposes a novel hybrid self-centering brace (HSB) with structural and
nonstructural damage-control capabilities for the seismic resilience of building structures …

This study proposes a new type of self-centering damper equipped with novel buckling-
restrained superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) bars. The new solution aims to address …

Viscoelastic dampers (VEDs) are widely acclaimed for their dual effectiveness in mitigating
vibrations from seismic events and wind loads, providing both damping and stiffness for …

This study explores the development of a shape memory alloy (SMA)‐based hybrid self‐
centering brace that combines NiTi superelastic cables with viscoelastic dampers. First, the …

Moment resisting frames possess significant ductility and thus are commonly used in
earthquake-resistant designs. However, excessive deformation due to lower stiffness and …

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 …