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This work presents a numerical model of the cyclic structural behavior of dissipative buckling-restrained braces, commonly used as an alternative to classical concentric braces for seismic protection of building frames and other structures. Such devices are usually composed of a slender [...]Abstract
It is accepted that sliding or friction base isolation systems effectively protect structures subjected to severe earthquakes. Precise modeling of the sliding connection is, however, still difficult since various parameters influence the friction coefficient. Simplified models, [...]
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The poor performance of some reinforced concrete (RC) structures during strong earthquakes has alerted about the need of improving their seismic behavior, especially when they are designed according to obsolete codes and show low structural damping, important second-order effects [...]