This study investigates the nonlinear seismic response behavior of self-centering modular steel bracing panel (SCMBP) systems subjected to near-fault ground motion records, considering the soil-structure interaction (SSI) effect. Analytical formulas for the load-displacement relationship of an SCMBP were validated through nonlinear 3D continuum finite element analysis while a simplified 2D wireframe model utilizing a constitutive spring model was verified by the 2D refined finite element model and subsequently adopted for time history analysis of the SCMBP structures with SSI effect. Based on the nonlinear time history analysis of a 6-story prototype building subjected to a suite of near-fault ground motions, the prototype structure is found to be able to re-center itself even under near-fault ground motion scaled to the design basis earthquake (DBE) level while frame members remain undamaged, except for fuse devices. Additionally, SSI reduces inter-story drift ratios under both far-field and near-fault ground motions. The findings provide insights into the promising performance of using SCMBP systems as a seismic strengthening system for sites with potential SSI effects and near-fault earthquake impact. The findings of this study can be insightful to other self-centering systems with flag-shaped story shear hysteresis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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