Seismic energy dissipation devices are not new, but the patent document describes the invention as unique since it merely relies on containers filled with sand or other granular material to ...

Develop a multi-criteria performance based-design framework for more efficient seismic design of passive and semi-active control systems in multi-storey steel frames that are equipped with energy ...

The damage caused by earthquakes and subsequent economic losses underscore the need for designers and researchers to focus on developing seismic resilient buildings ... walls with or without hysteric ...