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This paper develops a disc spring (DS) device to improve the self‐centering capability of a conventional reinforced concrete (RC) shear wall. In particular, the DS devices are installed at the foot of the RC shear wall, thus forming a self‐centering RC shear wall (SCSW) system. The DS devices used in the SCSW system are expected to protect the RC wall from damage and provide restoring force for the...
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