Parameters Affecting Dynamics of 3-Dimensional Seismic Isolation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-16-2018
Publication Title
Journal of Earthquake Engineering
DOI
10.1080/13632469.2018.1537902
ISSN
1559-808X
Abstract
Seismic base isolation systems are mainly used to reduce seismic demands and minimize earthquake effect on structure performance. In this study, the fundamental dynamic response of structures with three-dimensional (3D) isolation systems is explored using a simplified rigid block model. A parametric study is carried out to evaluate the effect of different site conditions, structure properties and 3D isolation parameters on structure and bearing response. The results show that the acceptable range of 3D isolation periods is 0.5–1.0 s for vertical direction with horizontal isolation period around 3–4 times the vertical period and 20% damping in both directions.
Recommended Citation
Eltahawy, Walaa, Keri L. Ryan, Sevki Cesmeci, Faramarz Gordaninejad.
2018.
"Parameters Affecting Dynamics of 3-Dimensional Seismic Isolation."
Journal of Earthquake Engineering.
doi: 10.1080/13632469.2018.1537902 source: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13632469.2018.1537902
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/mech-eng-facpubs/166
