Abstract: The seismic performance of structures could be enhanced by the inclusion of supplemental components that dissipate the earthquake-induced energy. This is especially crucial for rocking structures that possess low energy ...

Abstract: The first phase of experiments presented in Part I of this study is used to calibrate the 3D finite element (FE) modelling procedure of the tested fuse-type filler-injected buckling-restrained stainless steel energy ...

Abstract: This paper studies a dynamic testing method called dynamic displacement testing (DDT). Similar procedures to this method have been used in the past to perform experimental testing; however, the procedure was never acknowledged ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of a finite-element (FE) study on posttensioned (PT) rocking steel bridge piers, each composed of a circular tubular column, welded end plates, PT strands, and axially yielding steel energy ...