## 1 Introduction
A significant number of frames in the vicinity of either of these fault types with varying geometries were studied via nonlinear dynamic analyses. The investigation results clearly showed the differences in response between low- and high-rise frames, depending on the location of the faults. Moreover, the second objective aimed to demonstrate the excellent performance of SMA braces compared to BRBs, a fact especially valid for frames under near-fault ground motions. [PERSON] and [PERSON] [11] investigated the seismic design of SC steel frames equipped with SMABs. A performance-based plastic approach, along with nonlinear time history analyses, validated the proposed PBSD. The SMABs were assumed to function in an indoor environment; hence, the authors suggested developing design methods suitable for accounting for temperature changes in future studies. In another study, [PERSON] et al. [12] investigated analytically the seismic performance of four frames incorporating SMA braces (SMABs) with various story numbers by subjecting them to ground motion records corresponding to design-based earthquakes. SMABs were chosen since they can exhibit large ductility and various hysteretic parameters, depending on the specific configuration, working mechanism, and SMA types. Compared with buckling-restrained braces, the SMABs used showed a high 'post-yield' stiffness ratio and a low energy dissipation capacity. The analysis results showed that all the resulting frames were capable of coinciding well with the prescribed targets of peak inter-story drift ratios and ductility demands and the structures returned to at-rest positions without producing residual deformation after earthquake events. [PERSON] and [PERSON] [13] investigated the potential of using SMA braces to reduce seismic residual deformation and improve the seismic performance of typical modular steel braced frames (MSBFs). A six-story modular steel building (MSB) located in Vancouver, Canada was selected as a case study. Incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) was utilized to judge the benefits of such a system. Five different schemes of SMA braces were investigated using rigid elements with the SMA truss element to make sure that all the deformations would happen in the SMA segments of braces. It was observed that utilizing superelastic SMA braces can reduce inter-story residual drift. The study also concluded that instead of replacing all steel braces with SMA braces, the best seismic performance can be achieved using SMA braces at some desired locations, highlighting that Frame 6 configuration can be considered the most suitable solution. [PERSON] et al. [14] dealt with the influence of the properties of SMA design on the performance and collapse characteristics of SMA-braced frames, under seismic actions. The authors explored the SMA failure using pushover and IDA analyses, and quite interesting results for structural design purposes were obtained, as given in the conclusions of the full-length paper. [PERSON] and [PERSON] [15] performed nonlinear dynamic time history and pushover analysis for nine-story steel frame buildings designed for a seismically active site (Tehran), incorporating SMA links to evaluate the system performance. SMAs were selected to address the limitation of conventional eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) with vertical links to achieve better residual and maximum inter-story drifts. Their study presents a vibration control system equipped with SMAs acting as a rapid repair fuse to achieve improved seismic performance. Compared to conventional EBFs, the proposed system named recentering damping device (RDD) is easy to fabricate and implement and allows for the redesign of fuse members. Results of the time history analysis demonstrate the better performance of the proposed system as compared to EBF, as it effectively reduced the maximum inter-story drift ratio by 57% and the residual drift by up to 86.99% and produced minimal residual deformation. The subject of a recent publication by [PERSON] et al.