Novel braced frame for earthquake resilience

Objective

The project will develop a seismic-resistant steel frame for high seismic resilience. The frame consists of a moment-resisting frame equipped with concentric braces. Replaceable energy-dissipative hourglass shape pins made of duplex stainless steel that results in high post-yield stiffness are in series connected to the braces. Moreover, replaceable fuses are introduced at the locations of the beams of the moment resisting frame where plastic hinges are expected to develop. The project uses an
integrated experimental-numerical research methodology to evaluate the seismic performance of the proposed configuration. Emphasis is placed in developing a reliable seismic design methodology for the practical application of the proposed system.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › software
• engineering and technology › civil engineering › structural engineering › earthquake engineering › seismic loading
• natural sciences › earth and related environmental sciences › geology › seismology
• natural sciences › mathematics › applied mathematics › numerical analysis
• engineering and technology › civil engineering › architecture engineering › sustainable architecture › sustainable building

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2016 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2016

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

Net EU contribution

€ 183 454,80

Address

Riccarton
EH14 4AS Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Region

Eastern Scotland › Edinburgh

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Other funding

€ 0,00