Experimental estimation of energy dissipated by multistorey post-tensioned timber framed buildings with anti-seismic dissipative devices

• Published in: Sustainable structures Vol. 1; no. 2; pp. 000007-1 - 000007-10
• Main Authors: Carlo Ponzo, Felice, Cesare Antonio, Di, Nicla, Lamarucciola, Nigro, Domenico
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sustainable Development Press Limited 01.01.2021
• Subjects: shaking table tests; post-tensioned timber framed buildings; energy dissipated; dissipative bracing systems; hysteretic devices

The need to satisfy high seismic performance of structures and to comply with the latest worldwide policies of environmental sustainability is leading engineers and researchers to higher interest in timber buildings. A post-tensioned timber frame specimen was tested at the structural laboratory of t...