Low-Cyclic Loading Tests of Self-Centering Variable Friction (SCVF) Brace

Figure 1

Design dimensions of the main parts and SCVF brace specimen. (a) The overall structure of the proposed SCVF brace. 1: inner tube; 2: outer tube; 3: guiding bolt; 4: tension spring; 5: ceramic friction block; 6: fixed hinge support assembly; 7: limit block; 8: adjusting screw bolt; 9: friction steel plate; 10: inner tube end plate; 11: inner tube connector; 12: outer tube end plate; 13: outer tube connector. (b) Size of the outer tube of the SCVF brace (mm). (c) The size of the inner tube of the SCVF brace (mm). (d) Specimen of the SCVF brace (axial scale compressed).

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