Application of Frictional Energy Dissipation Brace in Seismic Strengthening

Abstract:

This paper first introduces two kinds of structural strengthening methods: direct method and indirect method. It is suggested that use frictional energy dissipation braces to reinforce the structure. Taking the reinforced concrete brace with steel-rubber frictional device as an example, the author discusses its strengthening design method. The applications of frictional energy dissipation brace in both domestic and international seismic strengthening are also introduced.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 405-408)
• Pages: 1969-1973
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.405-408.1969
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Shun Bin Yang, Jing Xu Song, Wen Pan
• Keywords: Frictional Energy Dissipation Brace, Seismic Strengthening, Steel-Rubber Frictional Device, Strengthening Design

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