Abstract: An experimental and analytical study is presented that investigates the effectiveness of a supplemental damping system consisting of elastomeric spring dampers (ESD) and fuse-bars to mitigate the seismic response of steel ...

Abstract: Unstiffened, unbraced steel beams used in bridge falsework are subjected to patch loads from timber or steel posts. This paper investigates the critical web limit states in these types of beams experimentally and through ...

Abstract: A new design and retrofit concept that deals with the placement and functional attributes of dampers for the seismic protection of buildings is presented. The configuration for the proposed concept is referred to as load ...

Abstract: This paper introduces the implementation of proposed rocking shear walls—as opposed to conventional fixed-based walls—in frame structures following the principles of the damage avoidance design philosophy. For improved ...