Simon Madrenas, Enric (Date of defense: 2021-11-17)
Elastoplastic energy dissipators are used in earthquake-resistant design in order to dissipate a substantial part of the seismic energy acting on a building. They are elements that are not part of the ...
Piedrafita Francos, Daniel (Date of defense: 2014-12-01)
In this thesis two all-steel BRB have been designed, manufactured and tested, and both satisfy the testing protocols required by EU and US codes. They are composed of a steel slotted restraining unit ...