Abstract: Many civil and mechanical engineering structures can be simplified as double-beam systems, i.e., a primary beam and a secondary beam connected to the primary beam. Many studies have investigated the vibration ...

Abstract: Bridges may suffer large residual displacements after strong earthquakes. These large residual displacements may increase the reinforcement cost and even lead to the collapse of the bridge. Various self-centering energy ...

Abstract: Inerter-based dynamic vibration absorbers (IDVAs) have been theoretically studied in the vibration control of civil structures. However, experimental studies, especially studies on the nonlinearity of this mechanical device ...

Abstract: A novel self-adaptive damper with load bearing, energy dissipation, and self-centering phased adaption performance, known as the “multifunctional phased self-adaptive rotational friction” (MFPSA-RF) damper, is proposed ...

Abstract: The conventional precast segmental concrete column may suffer severe damage in concrete segments and yield significant residual deformation when subjected to a strong earthquake. To achieve the goal of low-damage seismic ...

Abstract: Excessive residual displacements to the bridge structures were repeatedly observed after many previous major earthquakes, which may make the bridge structure lose its functionality and may have to be demolished and rebuilt. ...

Abstract: The composite rigid-frame bridge presented in this study is a new type of structural solution that combines the steel–concrete composite box girder and the concrete-filled double-skin steel tube (CFDST) piers with rigid ...