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RISSeismic Analysis of Concentrically Braced Frame Systems with Self-Centering Friction Damping Braces
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
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 ...
Wavelet-Based Vibration Sensor Data Compression Technique for Civil Infrastructure Condition Monitoring
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Civil infrastructure condition monitoring generates large volumes of sensor data. Huge data size impedes fast and reliable distribution of sensor data, especially for wireless sensor networks. Vibration sensor data plays ...
Seismic Response Control of Building Structures with Superelastic Shape Memory Alloy Wire Dampers
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
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 ...
Linear Predictor-Based Lossless Compression of Vibration Sensor Data: Systems Approach
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents a novel systems approach to compressing sensor network data. Unlike previous data compression methods, the proposed lossless linear predictor-based sensor data compression method utilizes structural ...
Introducing Smart Structures Technology into Civil Engineering Curriculum: Education Development at Lehigh University
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Most of today’s civil engineering students are unaware of the potential use of smart structures technology in the design, construction, and maintenance of civil infrastructure systems. This paper presents recent education ...
Active Interaction Control of Tall Buildings Subjected to Near-Field Ground Motions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Near-field earthquake ground motions may contain distinctive coherent velocity pulses. Strong ground motions with such large velocity pulses can be damaging to structures located within the near-field region. A class of ...
Protecting Base-Isolated Structures from Near-Field Ground Motion by Tuned Interaction Damper
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper deals with the combined use of a low-damping base-isolation system and a semiactive control system referred to as a tuned interaction damper (TI damper). The TI damper generates friction-type forces (rigid-plastic ...
Experimental and Numerical Study of Near-Fault Seismic Performance of 2-Story Steel Framed Building with Self-Centering Modular Panels
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: This paper presents the full-scale shake-table test and numerical simulation study results of a 2-story beam-through steel frame (BTSF) equipped with self-centering modular panels (SCMPs) subjected to near-fault ground ...
Seismic Behavior of Self-Centering Modular Panel with Slit Steel Plate Shear Walls: Experimental Testing
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The self-centering modular panel with a slit steel plate shear wall (SCMP-SW) is a new seismic load-resisting structural component that combines recentering capabilities and energy dissipation ability. The self-centering ...
Experimental Investigation of Beam-Through Steel Frames with Self-Centering Modular Panels
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers