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As a result, development of systems that return to their initial position (i.e., “self-center”) following an earthquake and minimize structural damage is a crucial need. The research presented in this thesis aims to address this need by creating an innovative self-centering brace for advanced seismic performance. In the present study, the seismic behavior and performance of self-centering buckling-restrained braces (SC-BRBs) using shape memory alloys (SMAs) is investigated. The SC-BRBs consist of a typical BRB component, which provides energy dissipation, and pre-tensioned superelastic NiTi shape memory alloy rods, which provide self-centering. The SMA rods are attached to the BRB portion of the brace using a set of concentric tubes and free-floating anchorage plates that cause the SMA rods to elongate when the brace is both in tension and compression. Using a five-story building as context, half-scale SC-BRBs are designed and fabricated for experimental validation. 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The research presented in this thesis aims to address this need by creating an innovative self-centering brace for advanced seismic performance. In the present study, the seismic behavior and performance of self-centering buckling-restrained braces (SC-BRBs) using shape memory alloys (SMAs) is investigated. The SC-BRBs consist of a typical BRB component, which provides energy dissipation, and pre-tensioned superelastic NiTi shape memory alloy rods, which provide self-centering. The SMA rods are attached to the BRB portion of the brace using a set of concentric tubes and free-floating anchorage plates that cause the SMA rods to elongate when the brace is both in tension and compression. Using a five-story building as context, half-scale SC-BRBs are designed and fabricated for experimental validation. To characterize hysteretic response, the braces are subjected to a cyclic loading protocol adapted from the AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings. 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