A new type of seismic resistant structural steel braced-frame system is introduced that
employs controlled rocking, elastic post tensioning, and replaceable fuses to resist …

To expand the range of applications for stainless steel in building structures, previous
studies have tested the seismic resistance of structural elements and members using a …

Slit dampers are a specific type of metallic yielding dampers, for which many studies have
been conducted in recent years, to investigate their behavior and possible applications in …

Seismic retrofit of an existing steel-reinforced concrete hospital building that features
innovative use of a continuous energy-dissipative steel column (CEDC) system is presented …

A parametric computational study is conducted to investigate the shear yielding, flexural
yielding, and lateral torsional buckling limit states for butterfly-shaped links. After validating …

Structural fuses can be implemented in buildings as steel plates subjected to shear loading.
Strategically engineered cut-outs in these steel plates can be used to create shear fuses …

To resist the imposed lateral forces on the structures, hysteric dampers are developed from
steel plates and strategically implemented within various structural applications. Structural …

Earthquakes induce ultimate load conditions in most earthquake resistant structures and
often lead to complete failure and disposal. Seismic sustainability is a limit state condition …

The seismic vulnerability of concrete structures has prompted the development of innovative
approaches to enhance earthquake resistance. Recent earthquakes have demonstrated the …

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) commonly uses elastomeric bearings to
accommodate thermal deformations in bridges. These bearings also present an opportunity …