Hybrid Self-Centring Steel Frames
Hysteretic Behaviour and Structural Seismic Design
- 1st Edition - October 1, 2025
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Authors: Xuhong Zhou, Michael C.H. Yam, Ke Ke, Huanyang Zhang
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 4 6 7 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 4 6 8 - 8
Hybrid Self-Centring Steel Frames: Hysteretic Behaviour and Structural Seismic Design is an essential guide on this innovative construction technique. The book offers a thorou… Read more
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Request a sales quoteHybrid Self-Centring Steel Frames: Hysteretic Behaviour and Structural Seismic Design is an essential guide on this innovative construction technique. The book offers a thorough examination of advanced seismic design principles tailored to hybrid self-centring steel frames. It encompasses the latest updates in seismic design codes and breakthroughs in earthquake-resistant structures. Combining theory with practical case studies, it bridges the gap between conceptual frameworks and real-world applications, making it a valuable resource for structural and seismic engineering professionals, and academic readers. Additional sections of the book delve into simulation and modeling techniques, including dynamic analysis and computational methods for predicting structural behavior under seismic forces.
The text also explores the integration of new structural engineering materials and techniques, discussing their properties and applications in building design. By covering a wide array of topics—from basic structural concepts and research frameworks to advanced modeling techniques and performance-based design methodologies—the book appeals to both industry professionals and researchers. This comprehensive approach encourages innovation and contemporary thinking in the field of seismic design.
The text also explores the integration of new structural engineering materials and techniques, discussing their properties and applications in building design. By covering a wide array of topics—from basic structural concepts and research frameworks to advanced modeling techniques and performance-based design methodologies—the book appeals to both industry professionals and researchers. This comprehensive approach encourages innovation and contemporary thinking in the field of seismic design.
- Presents the latest on the hybrid self-centring steel frame, a construction method based on the seismic resilience concept and the integrated design features of high performance materials and structural arrangement
- Covers the potential of the hybrid self-centring steel frame to reduce post-earthquake residual deformation, thereby reducing costs associated with repair, demolition, reconstruction, and related social impact
- Describes performance-based design methodologies for the hybrid self-centring steel frame, together with practical examples
- Demonstrates the use of the technology in improving seismic resilience
Professional engineers and researchers working on the analysis and design of seismic resilient structures
1. Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Structural notion
1.3 Research framework and contents
2. Connections for hybrid self-centring steel frames
2.1 Overview
2.2 Connections with SMA plates
2.3 Connections with SMA angles
2.4 Connections with post-tensioning strands and SMA bolts
3. Braces for hybrid self-centring steel frames
3.1 Overview
3.2 Self-centring braces showing multi-nonlinear stages
3.3 Partially self-centring braces
3.4 Self-centring braces with SMA bolts
4. Inelastic structural seismic responses
4.1 Overview
4.2 Earthquake ground motions
4.3 Perfectly self-centring energy dissipation bays
4.4 Partially self-centring energy dissipation bays with SMA-plate-based connections employing residual deformations
4.5 Partially self-centring energy dissipation bays with ductile links
4.6 Hybrid self-centring energy dissipation bays with post-tensioning strands and SMA bolts
4.7 A comparative study: Effect of energy dissipation sequences
5. Inelastic spectral seismic demand
5.1 Governing equations and demand quantities
5.2 Hysteretic laws and validations
5.3 Spectral energy factor demand
6. Prediction models of energy factors based on regression analysis
6.1 Bilinear flag-shaped hysteretic model employing significant post-yielding stiffness
6.2 Bilinear flag-shaped hysteretic model employing residual deformations
7. Prediction models of energy factors based on machine-learning techniques
7.1 Bilinear flag-shaped model
7.2 Bilinear flag-shaped hysteretic model employing initial slip
7.3 Trilinear flag-shaped hysteretic model
7.4 Amplification model considering seismic sequences
8. Performance-based design methodologies
8.1 Governing equations and fundamentals
8.2 A stepwise design framework and validations
8.3 Multi-mode based nonlinear static procedures for estimation of structural inelastic seismic responses
8.4 A performance-spectra-based evaluation framework
9. Conclusions
1.1 Research background
1.2 Structural notion
1.3 Research framework and contents
2. Connections for hybrid self-centring steel frames
2.1 Overview
2.2 Connections with SMA plates
2.3 Connections with SMA angles
2.4 Connections with post-tensioning strands and SMA bolts
3. Braces for hybrid self-centring steel frames
3.1 Overview
3.2 Self-centring braces showing multi-nonlinear stages
3.3 Partially self-centring braces
3.4 Self-centring braces with SMA bolts
4. Inelastic structural seismic responses
4.1 Overview
4.2 Earthquake ground motions
4.3 Perfectly self-centring energy dissipation bays
4.4 Partially self-centring energy dissipation bays with SMA-plate-based connections employing residual deformations
4.5 Partially self-centring energy dissipation bays with ductile links
4.6 Hybrid self-centring energy dissipation bays with post-tensioning strands and SMA bolts
4.7 A comparative study: Effect of energy dissipation sequences
5. Inelastic spectral seismic demand
5.1 Governing equations and demand quantities
5.2 Hysteretic laws and validations
5.3 Spectral energy factor demand
6. Prediction models of energy factors based on regression analysis
6.1 Bilinear flag-shaped hysteretic model employing significant post-yielding stiffness
6.2 Bilinear flag-shaped hysteretic model employing residual deformations
7. Prediction models of energy factors based on machine-learning techniques
7.1 Bilinear flag-shaped model
7.2 Bilinear flag-shaped hysteretic model employing initial slip
7.3 Trilinear flag-shaped hysteretic model
7.4 Amplification model considering seismic sequences
8. Performance-based design methodologies
8.1 Governing equations and fundamentals
8.2 A stepwise design framework and validations
8.3 Multi-mode based nonlinear static procedures for estimation of structural inelastic seismic responses
8.4 A performance-spectra-based evaluation framework
9. Conclusions
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 1, 2025
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443274671
- eBook ISBN: 9780443274688
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Xuhong Zhou
Professor Xuhong Zhou is an expert in the field of structural engineering, mainly in the areas of basic theory and the application of steel and composite structures. He is a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, International Fellow of The Engineering Academy of Japan, and a Fellow of The Institution of Structural Engineers (UK). Professor Zhou currently serves as the Director of the Research Center of Steel Structures at Chongqing University in China.
Affiliations and expertise
Chongqing University, ChinaMY
Michael C.H. Yam
Professor Yam is an expert in the field of structural engineering and currently serves as the Head of the Department of Building and Real Estate at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Deputy Director and Secretary General of Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (CNERC) (Hong Kong Branch). He is a Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) in Hong Kong, Member of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand, Fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers, and Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Professor Yam's research interests are focused on steel connections, earthquake resilient steel structures, high strength steels, smart materials, and construction health and safety
Affiliations and expertise
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongKK
Ke Ke
Professor Ke has been engaged in fundamental research and teaching in the area of seismic resilience and seismic performance of steel structures for many years. His research is focused on seismic resilient steel structures, vibration control of industrial structures and wind turbine structures, as well as SMA-based self-centring structures
Affiliations and expertise
Chongqing University, ChinaHZ
Huanyang Zhang
Huanyang Zhang is undertaking a PhD in the School of Civil Engineering at Chongqing University, China
Affiliations and expertise
Chongqing University, China