Abstract: Although vibration monitoring systems have been widely implemented on construction sites, most monitoring data cannot be efficiently used to establish an empirical vibration model because the information of the corresponding ...

Abstract: This paper presents a special type of bracing element termed self-centering friction damping brace (SFDB) for use in seismic-resistant concentrically braced frame (CBF) systems. The SFDB is a passive energy dissipation ...

Abstract: This paper presents a simulation-based benchmark control study in which shape memory alloy (SMA) wire dampers are utilized to control the seismic response of a three-story nonlinear steel frame building. The SMA wire damper ...

Abstract: Hydraulic breakers are used widely in construction activities such as rock excavation, building demolition, and pavement crushing. High-level ground-borne vibrations generated by hydraulic breakers may adversely affect the ...

Abstract: As a common vibration source, impact pile driving can adversely affect the surrounding environment. Predicting ground-borne vibration intensities and evaluating vibration impact should typically be performed before the ...

Abstract: Shape memory alloys (SMAs) show great potential in self-centering structures because of their appealing superelastic feature and good energy dissipation capability. The mechanical properties of SMA bars have been extensively ...

Abstract: This study proposed novel designs for achieving self-centering (SC) behavior using superelastic shape memory alloy (SMA) buckling-restrained plates (BRPs). Compared with previous studies relying on small-diameter SMA bars, ...

Abstract: The installation of dampers close to cable anchorages is a common approach for stay-cable vibration mitigation. Inspired by the force-deformation relationship produced by actively controlled dampers, passive negative-stiffness ...

Abstract: Stay cables are vulnerable to excessive vibration because of their inherently low damping properties. Described in this paper is an experimental investigation of the vibration control performance due to passive negative ...

Abstract: With the extensive studies on energy harvesting via electromagnetic devices in civil or mechanical structures, a novel dual-function device, termed electromagnetic damping and energy harvesting (EMDEH) device, has been ...