Some remarks on the evaluation of work and dissipated energy associated with rate-independent hysteretic forces

Abstract

Abstract. We provide closed-form expressions to compute the path-dependent work performed by generalized rate-independent hysteretic forces, simulated by using a brand-new model denominated Vaiana-Rosati Model (VRM). In particular, such expressions are valid over a generic generalized displacement interval. Furthermore, we provide a closed-form expression for evaluating the dissipated energy associated with the work done by a rate-independent hysteretic force when a full cycle of periodic generalized displacement is applied.