Rocking structural systems have been proposed as a promising solution for designing
resilient building structures. These low-damage systems can prevent significant economic …

A 9 m high, near full scale three-storey configurable steel frame composite floor building
incorporating friction-based connections is to be tested using two linked bi-directional shake …

A shape memory alloy based articulated quadrilateral bracing system is developed and
experimentally tested for seismic resisting applications. The articulated quadrilateral …

The reduced damage and residual deformations of rocking systems make them efficient for
designing resilient buildings for earthquakes. This paper presents a design approach for …

The application of ring springs in civil engineering, aimed at improving the seismic behavior
of structures, has been largely overlooked despite their many advantages. These springs …

This article examines the use of rocking steel braced frames for the retrofit of existing
seismically deficient steel building structures. Rocking is also used to achieve superior …

Self‐centering concentrically braced frames (SC‐CBFs) have shown many advantages
towards structural damage‐free seismic behavior. These systems could be designed either …

Ancient timber structures represented by the Shaka Pagoda can remain intact after strong
seismic actions. Inspired by the rocking and energy dissipation mechanisms of ancient …

To mitigate structural damage and associated losses due to strong earthquakes, rocking and
pivoting steel spine systems have been proposed to control story drifts and localize inelastic …

Recent seismic events demonstrated that excessive post-earthquake residual drifts might
result in high repair costs, temporary interruption of building functions due to required …