Abstract: Viscoelastic coupling dampers (VCDs) are used for the seismic and wind protection of tall buildings. In the past, several tests have been carried out on VCDs under severe loading conditions for concept validation purposes ...

Abstract: Eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) are a widely used steel seismic resisting system due to their combination of high elastic stiffness and high ductility. The key component of this system is the portion of the beam in the ...

Abstract: The hangers on long-span suspension bridges are significantly prone to wind-induced vibrations due to their light mass, low frequency, and small structural damping. These vibrations are known to cause fatigue problems and ...

Abstract: This paper presents ultralow cycle fatigue tests and the calibration of different fracture models for duplex stainless-steel devices of high seismic performance braced frames. Two different geometries of the devices were ...

Abstract: Intensive vibrations may occur in slender structures like footbridges and long-span floors due to movement of pedestrians. Problems are usually treated in the time domain as Fourier series models of the forcing function, ...

Abstract: This article deals with the dynamic behavior of a reinforced and posttensioned concrete structure for applications in wind turbine towers. Measurements were performed using triaxial accelerometers in a 30 m high tower ...

Abstract: Chapter 17, “Seismic Design Requirements for Seismically Isolated Structures,” in the 2016 edition of the ASCE 7 Standard, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, includes major ...

Abstract: Concentric braced frames (CBFs) are commonly used all over the world to resist seismic forces in buildings. Buckling, however, is a major concern for CBFs, in which they lose their strength and stiffness when subjected to ...

Abstract: Steel-plate composite (SC) structures may be subjected to combination of in-plane and out-of-plane forces for extreme loading combinations (e.g., seismic and accident thermal). This paper presents the results from ...

Abstract: The goal of this study was to survey the impact of design factors upon a mixed percentage of subsidized and market rate units. After content analysis of research, four physical factors, including unit number, site area, ...