Investigation of an articulated quadrilateral bracing system utilizing shape memory alloys

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• 作者：Matthew S. Speicher^a ; ¹ ; ^{matthew.speicher@nist.gov} ; Reginald DesRoches^b ; ^{reginald.desroches@ce.gatech.edu} ; Roberto T. Leon^c ; ^rleon@vt.edu
• 关键词：Shape memory alloys ; NiTi ; Recentering ; Seismic retrofit ; Braced frame ; Tension bracing
• 刊名：Journal of Constructional Steel Research
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：March 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：130
• 期：Complete
• 页码：65-78
• 全文大小：3298 K
• 卷排序：130

文摘

New recentering bracing system is investigated. SMAs and C-shaped dampers are combined in parallel to optimize performance. Cyclic experimental tests demonstrate the viability of the recentering system. An analytical investigation demonstrates the potential performance advantages.