Enhancing seismic resilience of precast segmental piers using external replaceable ring energy dissipator (ERRED)

Key Points

• Seismic resilience improves with the incorporation of external energy dissipators in pier designs.
• Key evidence indicates a reduction in damage levels during seismic events, likely enhancing structural integrity.
• Assessment using advanced modeling techniques to evaluate performance under simulated seismic conditions shows promising results.
• Supports further exploration of engineering solutions for earthquake-prone regions to mitigate structural damage.