Abstract: Shape-memory alloy (SMA) knee-braced frames (KBFs) are a type of seismically resilient frame buildings. Knee braces (KBs) in this system are the SMA buckling-restrained braces, which provide both self-centering and ...

Abstract: Earthquake-induced damage often is caused by large deformation and floor acceleration. To ensure a fast function recovery process, controlling postevent permanent deformation also is very critical. Combining the merits of ...

Abstract: Superelastic shape memory alloys (SMAs) have inherent properties of complete recovery of large deformation and satisfactory energy dissipation under cyclic loadings. Such properties have attracted wide attention within the ...