On the effect of the near field records on the steel braced frames equipped with energy dissipating devices

The behavior of braced steel frame structures is of special importance due to its extensive use. Also the application of active and semi-active control systems, regarding to their benefits in obtaining better seismic performance has increased significantly. The majority of the works on steel structu...

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Main Authors: Mahmoud Bayat, Gholamreza Abdollahzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Marcílio Alves
Series:Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures
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