Seismic Performance and Configuration Assessment of Deficient Steel Frames Equipped with Buckling Restrained Braces

Integrating Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs) into seismic-resistant structural frameworks presents a sophisticated approach to improving seismic performance. Despite the breadth of research conducted in this area, a noticeable gap persists in comprehending the optimal deployment of BRBs within stee...

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Main Authors: Mazen Shrif, Zaid Al-Sadoon, Ahed Habib
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Language:English
Published: Semnan University 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Rehabilitation in Civil Engineering
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Online Access:https://civiljournal.semnan.ac.ir/article_9113_d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e.pdf
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description Integrating Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs) into seismic-resistant structural frameworks presents a sophisticated approach to improving seismic performance. Despite the breadth of research conducted in this area, a noticeable gap persists in comprehending the optimal deployment of BRBs within steel frames that exhibit deficiencies to attain maximal structural efficiency and resilience in seismic events. To address this gap, the present study examines the most efficacious configurations of BRBs. Employing a methodological framework that encompasses the design, modeling, and analysis of twenty-four steel frames demonstrating deficiencies and outfitted with BRBs in varied configurations, this investigation utilizes nonlinear response history analysis as its core analytical tool. This comparative analysis examines eight distinct BRB configurations against a reference scenario devoid of BRBs to identify which most effectively augments seismic resistance. The outcomes derived from the nonlinear response history analysis underscore the pronounced influence of BRB configurations and geometrical variations on critical parameters, including frame weight, base shear, overturning moment, and lateral displacement at the story level. Case C2 was identified as the optimal configuration due to its balanced combination of enhanced performance and weight reduction, making it a reasonable choice for structural efficiency.
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spelling doaj-art-e3e58b4811ba4e02ac7ca35c76135cfa2025-08-20T02:01:05ZengSemnan UniversityJournal of Rehabilitation in Civil Engineering2345-44152345-44232025-05-0113219821710.22075/jrce.2024.33681.20349113Seismic Performance and Configuration Assessment of Deficient Steel Frames Equipped with Buckling Restrained BracesMazen Shrif0Zaid Al-Sadoon1Ahed Habib2M.Sc., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesPh.D., Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesPh.D., Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesIntegrating Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs) into seismic-resistant structural frameworks presents a sophisticated approach to improving seismic performance. Despite the breadth of research conducted in this area, a noticeable gap persists in comprehending the optimal deployment of BRBs within steel frames that exhibit deficiencies to attain maximal structural efficiency and resilience in seismic events. To address this gap, the present study examines the most efficacious configurations of BRBs. Employing a methodological framework that encompasses the design, modeling, and analysis of twenty-four steel frames demonstrating deficiencies and outfitted with BRBs in varied configurations, this investigation utilizes nonlinear response history analysis as its core analytical tool. This comparative analysis examines eight distinct BRB configurations against a reference scenario devoid of BRBs to identify which most effectively augments seismic resistance. The outcomes derived from the nonlinear response history analysis underscore the pronounced influence of BRB configurations and geometrical variations on critical parameters, including frame weight, base shear, overturning moment, and lateral displacement at the story level. Case C2 was identified as the optimal configuration due to its balanced combination of enhanced performance and weight reduction, making it a reasonable choice for structural efficiency.https://civiljournal.semnan.ac.ir/article_9113_d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e.pdfearthquake-resistant structuresbuckling-restrained bracesnonlinear response history analysisseismic-resisting frames
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Seismic Performance and Configuration Assessment of Deficient Steel Frames Equipped with Buckling Restrained Braces
Journal of Rehabilitation in Civil Engineering
earthquake-resistant structures
buckling-restrained braces
nonlinear response history analysis
seismic-resisting frames
title Seismic Performance and Configuration Assessment of Deficient Steel Frames Equipped with Buckling Restrained Braces
title_full Seismic Performance and Configuration Assessment of Deficient Steel Frames Equipped with Buckling Restrained Braces
title_fullStr Seismic Performance and Configuration Assessment of Deficient Steel Frames Equipped with Buckling Restrained Braces
title_full_unstemmed Seismic Performance and Configuration Assessment of Deficient Steel Frames Equipped with Buckling Restrained Braces
title_short Seismic Performance and Configuration Assessment of Deficient Steel Frames Equipped with Buckling Restrained Braces
title_sort seismic performance and configuration assessment of deficient steel frames equipped with buckling restrained braces
topic earthquake-resistant structures
buckling-restrained braces
nonlinear response history analysis
seismic-resisting frames
url https://civiljournal.semnan.ac.ir/article_9113_d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e.pdf
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