Research Article

Parametric Study on the Seismic Response of Steel-Framed Buildings with Self-Centering Tension-Only Braces

Table 1

Load information.

Gravity loadsFloorDead4.5 kN/m2
Live4.0 kN/m2
RoofDead5.0 kN/m2
Live2.0 kN/m2
Exterior walls Dead10.0 kN/m

Seismic load dataSeismic precautionary intensity8
Site classificationIII
Basic acceleration of ground motion0.20 g