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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"self-centring"”.
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Performance of Steel Braced Frame Reinforced with Shape Memory Alloy Wires
… of this research was to design an innovative self-centring system that had the ability to dissipate energy and undergo large deformations that would occur during large earthquake motions. Three frames were designed and tested; one control steel braced frame and two SMA-reinforced steel braced …
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Enhancement of the Sliding Hinge Joint Connection with Belleville Springs
… desired criterion is that the MRSF has dynamic self-centring properties so that the post-earthquake residual drift of the building is sufficiently low not to require remedial straightening. Subsequent research under the supervision of Charles Clifton has shown that the post sliding strength and …
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Viscosity of simple liquids including measurement and prediction at elevated pressure
A falling body viscometer with self-centring sinkers has been developed and used to measure the viscosities of benzene, carbon tetrachloride and eight halogenated hydrocarbons at pressures up to 500 MN m⁻² in the temperature range 25˚C to 100˚C. Two isotherms of water have also been measured at …
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Utilization of coconut fibres and ropes as concrete reinforcement in mortar-free construction with novel interlocking blocks: Considering its application in earthquake resistant housing
… each other during an earthquake, and also have self-centring ability during and after the ground motion. The shear and compressive capacities of the interlocking blocks were experimentally determined. Mortar-free structures using these blocks and rope reinforcement were tested under harmonic and …