Abstract:This paper presents indicative results from the numerical investigation of two special issues of the seismic behaviour of base-isolated buildings, using custom-made software that utilizes modern objectoriented design approaches. The first issue concerns the modelling of the nonlinear behaviour of seismic isolation systems, focusing on the lead rubber bearings (LRBs), which are among the most commonly used seismic isolation systems. In particular, the inaccuracies between the actual behaviour of the LRBs, which… Show more
“…The majority of those research works simulate the problem in two-dimensions [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9], in an attempt to avoid the complexities associated with the 3D nature of the problem and the consequently excessive computational cost. However, the effect of crucial factors, which may excite the torsional vibration of a building and further increase the possibility of impacts during earthquakes, can be taken into consideration only through 3D simulations.…”
Abstract. Base isolation has proven an effective strategy to minimize structural and nonstructural damage, prevent functionality disruption and protect sensitive equipment in build-
“…The majority of those research works simulate the problem in two-dimensions [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9], in an attempt to avoid the complexities associated with the 3D nature of the problem and the consequently excessive computational cost. However, the effect of crucial factors, which may excite the torsional vibration of a building and further increase the possibility of impacts during earthquakes, can be taken into consideration only through 3D simulations.…”
Abstract. Base isolation has proven an effective strategy to minimize structural and nonstructural damage, prevent functionality disruption and protect sensitive equipment in build-
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