Develop the new seismic resisting technique as an adaptive stiffness device by use of curve leaf spring for structures
Formulate the configuration (shape) of curve leaf spring by using the nonlinear deformation based on flexible bar theory
Conduct the experimental test for different geometries of nonlinear curve springs to establish force-displacement trend
Comparison the maximum displacement and force for both experimental test and numerical simulation for verification
Conduct the push over analysis for one-bay frame with and without application of variable stiffness system.