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Smart Connection Systems: Design and Seismic Analysis
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Examines the engineering of smart connection systems, specifically focusing on their design and seismic analysis. The text explores the integration of concrete-filled steel tube (CFT) columns with partially restrained (PR) connections to enhance structural durability. A primary innovation discussed is the application of shape memory alloys (SMAs), such as Nitinol, which provide buildings with recentering capabilities and superior ductility during earthquakes. Through a combination of three-dimensional finite element modeling and experimental validation, the author provides systematic procedures for calculating component strength and evaluating seismic performance. The comprehensive guide serves as a technical resource for understanding how advanced materials and hybrid systems can mitigate structural damage from lateral loads. Over ten chapters, the book details everything from bolted connection behavior to the nonlinear dynamic analysis of smart composite frames.
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