Abstract: Bridges have recently been exposed to an increasing number of natural hazards such as earthquakes and tsunamis. These extreme events have resulted in transverse offsets, overturning moments, and even dropping-off of ...

Abstract: This study reported an experimental study of hybrid-self-centering connections (HSCCs) employing energy dissipation sequences. The dual self-centering mechanism of the connection consisting of post-tensioned (PT) steel ...