In this work, a tied braced frame (TBF) was developed to achieve uniform inelastic deformation in an eccentrically (EBF) by connecting links across the entire height with tie members. Herein, TBF design method is proposed, considering new lateral force distribution pattern. To better evaluate seismic performance, and verify advantages of TBF, nonlinear time-history analysis fragility were condu...

Use of functional knee braces has been suggested to provide protection and to improve kinetic performance of the knee in Anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)-injured patients. However, many athletes might refrain from wearing the braces because of the fear of performance hindrance in the playing field. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of three functional knee brace/sleeves upon the is...

Steel braced frames are commonly used in steel structures to control and improve the seismic performance of under severe lateral forces such as an earthquake. So, providing better formability would help designers achieve their desire level. This study is focused on utilizing curved dampers ductile frame instead using knee elements provide energy dissipation, strength, elastic stiffness during c...

INTRODUCTION Knee osteoarthritis causes debilitating pain, and results in characteristic gait changes. Some authors believe that a system of neuromuscular retraining may improve these parameters. We therefore evaluated a novel brace that combines pneumatic joint unloading and active swing-assist to assess: (1) differences in pain levels or medication usage; (2) reductions in additional interven...