conventional methods for seismic design of structures are based on building capacity. because of the disadvantages of conventional methods, base isolation system  is known as an effective solution to protect structures against earthquakes. in this study the operation of 2-storey steel frame with and without seismic isolators under near-fault earthquake of chichi، northridge and  capemendocine  ...

A dual structural fused system consists of replaceable ductile elements (fuses) that sustain major seismic damage and leave the primary structure (PS) virtually undamaged. The seismic performance of a fused structural system is determined by the combined behavior of the individual PS and fuse components. In order to design a feasible and economic structural fuse concept, we need a procedure to ...

It is known that the seismic response of a structural system is highly influenced, in addition to the earthquake input, by the dynamic characteristics of the system itself. This paper presents an approach for the identification of the characteristics of the structural system resisting to horizontal loads which enables to satisfy given seismic performance objectives. This is achieved by consider...

In this paper, the development of non-linear building isolation systems is overviewed. The study summarizes commonly used linear in two categories, which are base and inter-storey systems. Typical isolators including Lead-Rubber Bearings Friction Pendulum viscous damper Tuned Mass Damper reviewed. analysis design also reported. After that, introduced from aspects based on their dynamic characte...

There is a strong scientific case for the study of gravitational waves at or below the lower end of current detection bands. To take advantage of this scientific benefit, future generations of ground based gravitational wave detectors will need to expand the limit of their detection bands towards lower frequencies. Seismic motion presents a major challenge at these frequencies and vibration iso...

Base isolation techniques have emerged as the most effective seismic damage mitigation strategies. Several types of aseismic devices for base been invented, studied, and used. Out several systems, sliding systems are popular due to their operational simplicity ease manufacturing. This article discusses historical development passive such pure friction pendulum isolators with other surface geome...