Abstract: AbstractIn this study, a negative stiffness brace (NSB) device composed of a series of precompressed springs, gap-spring assemblies, and links to achieve the desired negative stiffness behavior suitable for application in ...

Abstract: AbstractWind energy, the leading renewable energy source in the US, accounted for 47.04% of renewable electricity in 2023. As renewable energy systems become more complex, new failure modes emerge, making reliability ...