Recent advances in the applications of shape memory alloys in civil infrastructures: A review
Abstract Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are a new generation of smart materials with the
capability of recovering their predefined shape after experiencing a large strain. This is …
capability of recovering their predefined shape after experiencing a large strain. This is …
Shake table test and numerical study of self‐centering steel frame with SMA braces
Given their excellent self‐centering and energy‐dissipating capabilities, superelastic shape
memory alloys (SMAs) become an emerging structural material in the field of earthquake …
memory alloys (SMAs) become an emerging structural material in the field of earthquake …
Structural vibration mitigation–a concise review of the capabilities and applications of Cu and Fe based shape memory alloys in civil structures
This review paper discusses the potentials and applicability of cheaply processed Cu and
Fe based shape memory alloys for vibration control in civil structures. Evidences available …
Fe based shape memory alloys for vibration control in civil structures. Evidences available …
Peak and residual responses of steel moment-resisting and braced frames under pulse-like near-fault earthquakes
This paper presents the behaviour of steel moment resisting and braced frames under pulse-
like near-fault earthquakes. The key properties for characterizing near-fault ground motions …
like near-fault earthquakes. The key properties for characterizing near-fault ground motions …
Variable-friction self-centering energy-dissipation braces (VF-SCEDBs) with NiTi SMA cables for seismic resilience
This study introduces a Variable-Friction Self-Centering Energy-Dissipation Brace (VF-
SCEDB) incorporating pre-tensioned superelastic NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) cables …
SCEDB) incorporating pre-tensioned superelastic NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) cables …
Development and experimental study of disc spring–based self-centering devices for seismic resilience
A novel self-centering device that employs disc springs as its kernel components is
developed and experimentally verified in this study. The device is suitable for use in self …
developed and experimentally verified in this study. The device is suitable for use in self …
Seismic evaluation of friction spring‐based self‐centering braced frames based on life‐cycle cost
In recent decades, a variety of self‐centering braces (SCBs) have been developed to
address the limitations of conventional frames by decreasing residual drift due to …
address the limitations of conventional frames by decreasing residual drift due to …
Probabilistic economic seismic loss estimation of steel braced frames incorporating emerging self-centering technologies
This paper presents a comprehensive economic seismic loss assessment of emerging steel
frames incorporating different types of self-centering braces. Particular focus is on failure …
frames incorporating different types of self-centering braces. Particular focus is on failure …
Optimal design of self-centering braced frames with limited self-centering braces
The self-centering brace (SCB) has drawn the attention of many researchers for its good
seismic performance in reducing structural residual deformation due to earthquakes …
seismic performance in reducing structural residual deformation due to earthquakes …
Performance-based seismic design of full and partial self-centering steel braced frames using modified lateral force distribution
Abstract Design base shear and lateral force distribution are two important aspects of the
seismic design process. Different design methods have been proposed to obtain the design …
seismic design process. Different design methods have been proposed to obtain the design …