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 …

The ductile design principle has been widely adopted in seismic design of structures, so the
main structural components are designed to have the dual functions of bearing and energy …

This study explores the effectiveness of shape-memory-alloy (SMA)-based self-centring
energy-dissipation bays (SCEDBs) for enhancing the seismic performance of high-strength …

This study proposes the development of a magnetorheological self-centering brace (MR–
SCB) that can improve the energy dissipation capability of SCBs. The proposed brace …

Shape memory alloy (SMA), a type of smart material, is widely used in the design of
reinforcement and repair, isolation, and shock absorption of building structures because of …

Construction has long been seen as a high-risk industry. Many studies conduct risk
management by controlling construction risk indicators, but few studies associate risk …

Seismic bearings have been used to mitigate the harmful effect of the earthquakes. Torsion
mode, one of the most important irregularities, generally increases the shear forces to the …

This paper aimed to use finite-element analysis to evaluate the seismic performance of self-
centering devices, containing superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) bars and their …

Structures are generally designed to withstand the applied loads safely. However, in order to
secure the stability of structures from earthquakes, which are unpredictable natural …

Purpose Rubber-based isolation systems produce enormous isolator displacement,
requiring large seismic gap and causing excessive residual displacement, which can …