Effectiveness in protecting rigid-block-like objects through horizontal and vertical seismic isolation
Manuel Ferretti,
Angelo Di Egidio
Abstract:In this paper, a double, horizontal and vertical base isolation, is considered for the protection of rigid-block-like objects against seismic excitation. The equations of motion, the uplift and impact conditions are obtained under the hypothesis that the block can undergo full-contact and rocking motions. It is assumed that the horizontal isolation device has a hysteretic behavior, described with the Bouc-Wen model, whereas the vertical isolation has a visco-elastic behavior, modeled through a Kelvin-Voight de… Show more
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