Abstract:This paper describes the results of the response analysis and the experimental tests on the newly developed earthquake isolation system based on the theory of friction pendulum. In Japan, many types of earthquake isolation device or system have been developed and utilized to protect computers, precision equipments and important works of art from the severe seismic attacks. Although the performance of isolation of the each every one of the systems is sufficient, cost of the system is considered generally higher… Show more
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