Research Article
Low-Cyclic Loading Tests of Self-Centering Variable Friction (SCVF) Brace
Table 3
Experimental loading schemes.
| | Testing case | Spring stiffness (N/mm) | Loading amplitude (mm) | Deflection of friction plate (mm) | Coefficient of friction | Cycles |
| | Effect of spring stiffness | 28.5, 55.2 | 60 | 5, 7.5 | 0.4 | 3 | | Coefficient of friction | 55.2 | 20, 40, 60 | 5, 7.5 | 0.4, 0.5 | 3 | | Axial deformation amplitude | 28.5, 55.2 | 20, 40, 60 | 5, 7.5 | 0.4 | 3 | | Deflection of the friction plate | 28.5, 55.2 | 20, 40, 60 | 5, 7.5 | 0.4 | 3 | | Fatigue test | 28.5, 55.2 | 40 | 5 | 0.4 | 30 |
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