This paper proposes a novel seismic resilient knee braced frame (KBF) and focuses on
seismic performance evaluation and design. In this novel system, the shape memory alloy …

Knee braces (KBs) are often installed at locations near to the beam-to-column connections
in frames. In comparison to concentrical and eccentrical braces, KBs have advantages of …

The use of yield steel dampers in structures improves seismic resilience by efficiently
absorbing energy, reducing the impact of seismic forces, and enhancing overall safety and …

Concentrically braced frames have high stiffness, but show poor ductility in terms of the
buckling of compressive member. Using the yielding dampers, of which the knee-joints are a …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are some of the new materials that have attracted the attention
of many engineers due to their unique behavior. The most important advantage of these …

隅撑一般安装于框架梁柱的节点附近. 和中心支撑相比, 隅撑具有占用空间少,
对建筑外观影响小, 安装更为方便和震后更易更换等优点. 超弹性镍钛形状记忆合金(SMA) …

A novel technique for upgrading the seismic resistance of steel buildings by adding knee
braces to existing structures using vises was proposed by researchers in 2022. A feature of …

This study investigates the performance of a steel shear wall system equipped with S-
shaped dampers as a novel lateral load-bearing system under cyclic loading. To achieve …

Knee braces are often installed at locations near the beam-to-column connections in frames.
In comparison with concentrical braces, knee braces have advantages of using less space …

The use of modern bracing systems is one of the common ways to increase the lateral
stiffness of the structure. Evaluating and comparing the performance of new braces, using …