Development of new functional seismic brace using partially fibred carbon fiber reinforced polymer

This study proposes a new tension member with buckling-free function using carbon fiber reinforced polymer for the seismic bracing system. Firstly, concept of composite brace; partially fibred brace, is introduced. Secondly, material strength brace molded by modified pultrusion investigated. Finally, cyclic loading tests to simulate are conducted. As result, it was demonstrated that system can provide buckling prevention and plastic deformation performance absorb vibration energy.