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RISDevelopment and Experimental Study of Disc Spring–Based Self-Centering Devices for Seismic Resilience
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: A novel self-centering device that employs disc springs as its kernel components is developed and experimentally verified in this study. The device is suitable for use in self-centering braced frames and is expected to ...
Concrete-Filled Elliptical Hollow Section Beam-Columns under Seismic Loading
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: The seismic behavior of elliptical hollow section (EHS) beam-column members was examined in this study. A comprehensive experimental investigation was conducted on 14 concrete-filled and four bare steel EHS beam-column ...
Evaluation of a Full-Scale Friction Spring-Based Self-Centering Damper Considering Cumulative Seismic Demand
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Various self-centering (SC) structural systems have been developed and proven effective in ensuring structural resiliency over the last few decades. However, information on cumulative seismic demand for SC structural systems ...
Solar Frequency Shift–Based Radial Velocity Difference Measurement for Formation Flight and Its Integrated Navigation
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Self-Centering Beam-to-Column Connections with Combined Superelastic SMA Bolts and Steel Angles
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper reveals the great potential of using combined superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) bolts and steel angles for self-centering connections with variable performance targets. Eight full-scale specimens were tested, ...
Leaching Characteristics of Solidification System of C<sub>3</sub>A/CuO
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This study was to evaluate the leaching characteristics of a solidification/stabilization system, using a static-renewal leaching test in which the leachant was renewed periodically after intervals of static leaching. ...
Impact of Soil Moisture Initialization and Soil Texture on Simulated Land–Atmosphere Interaction in Taiwan
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: his study investigates the effect of soil moisture initializations and soil texture on the land surface hydrologic processes and its feedback on atmospheric fields in Taiwan. The simulations using the Weather Research and ...
Experimental and Numerical Studies on Fe–Mn–Si Alloy Dampers for Enhanced Low-Cycle Fatigue Resistance
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: A new type of Fe–Mn–Si alloy damper is developed in this study to enable significant enhancement of the low-cycle fatigue (LCF) resistance compared with conventional metal dampers. A set of material tests was conducted ...
Fe-SMA–Based Shear Panel Damper: Solution Treatment, Design, and Seismic Performance
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This study introduces a new type of shear panel damper that utilizes iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) with enhanced low-cycle fatigue (LCF) resistance for structural damage control, with a particular focus on the ...
Low-Temperature Mechanical Behavior of Fe-SMA for Structural Damping
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) is an emerging class of material having a great potential for civil engineering, especially seismic engineering applications. However, the behavior of Fe-SMA strongly depends on ...