In this study, the methodology recommended by FEMA P695 is employed to evaluate seismic performance of self-centered y-shaped (SCY) braced frames. To apply system interest, twenty archetype models are deigned. The collapse safety then evaluated through incremental dynamic analyses (IDA) and pushover analyses. results show that secondary stiffness length self-centering (SC) element key parameter...

This paper presents the development of an experimental campaign to investigate cyclic, out-of-plane response reinforced concrete frames containing masonry infill walls, using non-contact optical techniques measure contour strains and deformations. Bare RC frames, as well fully infilled both with without window door openings, were tested in laboratory. From analysis results, it was found that ne...