Seismic Performance Enhancement of Steel Knee-Braced Frames through Optimization of Knee Length and Supplemental Supports
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https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12122123
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Submitted on: May 9, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 8, 2026
Published on: Jul 22, 2026
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