This study presents a novel type of self-centering energy-dissipative restrainers [ie, SMA ring
springs (SMARS) restrainer] incorporating shape memory alloy (SMA) ring springs as the …

This paper presents a novel type of self-centering energy dissipative device equipped with
superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) ring springs. The fundamental mechanical behavior …

To prevent unseating failures and pounding problems in simply supported bridges, steel
restrainers that can limit relative displacements of adjacent spans have commonly been …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have recently emerged as promising material candidates for
structural seismic resisting purposes. Most of the existing SMA-based strategies, however …

This paper presents superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) ring spring systems for seismic
applications. The study commences with an experimental investigation looking into the …

In conventional eccentrically braced frames (EBFs), earthquake input energy is mainly
dissipated by plastic deformation of link beams. However, the plastic deformation of link …

The application of shape memory alloy (SMA) in seismic-resistant devices has received
extensive attention due to its unique superelastic and shape memory effect. The poor energy …

This study introduces a Variable-Friction Self-Centering Energy-Dissipation Brace (VF-
SCEDB) incorporating pre-tensioned superelastic NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) cables …

This paper presents an innovative shape memory alloy (SMA) ring spring system used for
high-performance steel beam-to-column connections. The ring spring system, which …

This study reveals the effect of corrosion on the performance of typical self-centering energy
dissipation devices for seismic resilience enhancement. Two types of SC devices, namely …