Seismic behavior of novel resilient beam-column rotational joints incorporating SMA self-centering friction dampers: theoretical and numerical study

Key Points

• Seismic behavior improves significantly when incorporating SMA self-centering friction dampers, enhancing structural resilience.
• Key performance metrics show enhanced energy dissipation during seismic events using novel mechanical joints across various configurations.
• Theoretical and numerical analysis assists in understanding performance improvements of beam-column connections utilizing SMA dampers.
• Findings highlight the potential to design safer, more resilient structures by implementing advanced damping techniques.