Shape Memory Alloys for Seismic Resilience

Description

This book introduces readers to the fundamental properties and practical applications of shape memory alloys (SMAs) from the perspective of seismic engineering. It objectively discusses the superiority of this novel class of materials, which could potentially overcome the limitations of conventional seismic control technologies. The results, vividly presented in the form of tables and figures, are demonstrated with rigorous experimental verifications, supplemented by comprehensive numerical and analytical investigations. The book allows readers to gain an in-depth understanding of the working mechanisms of various SMA-based structural devices and members, including beam-to-column connections, dampers, and braces, while also providing them with a broader vision of next-generation, performance-based seismic design for novel adaptive structural systems. Helping to bridge the gap between material science and structural engineering, it also sheds light on the potential of commercializing SMA products in the construction industry. The cutting-edge research highlighted here provides technical incentives for design professionals, contractors, and building officials to use high-performance and smart materials in structural design, helping them stay at the forefront of construction technology. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxi Introduction to Shape-Memory Alloys (Cheng Fang, Wei Wang)....Pages 1-41 Shape-Memory Alloy Elements (Cheng Fang, Wei Wang)....Pages 43-96 Steel Beam-to-Column Connections with SMA Elements (Cheng Fang, Wei Wang)....Pages 97-145 Self-centring Braces with SMA Elements (Cheng Fang, Wei Wang)....Pages 147-177 Structural Responses: Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Systems (Cheng Fang, Wei Wang)....Pages 179-219 Structural Responses: Multi-storey Building Frames (Cheng Fang, Wei Wang)....Pages 221-258 Economic Seismic Loss Assessment (Cheng Fang, Wei Wang)....Pages 259-284