This paper introduces the plastic limit analysis of self-centering (SC) steel moment resisting frames (MRFs) with post-tensioned friction damped connections (PFDC) subjec [...]

Self-centering concentrically-braced frame (SC-CBF) systems are being developed with the goal of providing adequate nonlinear drift capacity without significant damage or [...]

A self-centering moment resisting frame (SC-MRF) is a viable alternative to a conventional MRF for seismic resistant buildings. An SC-MRF is characterized by gap opening [...]

Real-time testing is a useful technique to evaluate the performance of structural systems subjected to seismic loading. Servo-hydraulic actuators can introduce an inevita [...]

Observations during past earthquakes have demonstrated the seismic vulnerability of nonstructural components. Damage to these components can significantly reduce the func [...]