RESEARCH

Buckling Restrained Braced Frames

Buckling Restrained Braced Frames (BRBFs) are effective lateral load resisting systems that are used in structures to safeguard against seismic induced damages. BRBFs are characterized by Buckling restrained Braces (BRBs) that can yield in tension and compression under reversed cyclic loading conditions. BRBs consists of a central metallic plate confined inside a de-bonding agent separated concrete or mortar filled steel casing. The stable and nearly balanced hysteretic response of BRBs makes BRBFs as one of the competent seismic load resistant system.