- Revised the abstract and introduction sections of the manuscript to clarify the optimization framework for buckling-delayed shear-link dampers.
- Updated design variables and parameters in the manuscript to improve clarity and accuracy.
- Enhanced the validation section with additional details on the FEM model and experimental setup.
- Improved the damage-aware optimization methodology, emphasizing the balance between damage control and energy dissipation.
- Added a new reference for a conference paper on nonlinear dynamic analysis of structures equipped with shear links.
- Introduced a new PDF document related to the optimization layout.