Multi-bridge seismic bracing
Buckling restrained braces (BRB) are special braces capable to yield in axial tension and compression. They allow to achieve large plastic displacements, produce stable hysteretic behavior, and dissipate large amounts of seismic energy – capabilities that are valuable in seismic. One such application is in ductile end diaphragms, a design concept that aims to protect bridge substructures and limit displacement demands by the use. The proposed bracing system provides a novel solution for controlling peak seismic responses and for eliminating residual deformation for conventional concentrically braced frames.
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