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http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/sem.2011.40.2.167

Characterization and shaking table tests of multiple trench friction pendulum system with numerous intermediate sliding plates  

Tsai, C.S. (Department of Civil Engineering, Feng Chia University)
Lin, Yung-Chang (Department of Civil Engineering, Feng Chia University)
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Structural Engineering and Mechanics / v.40, no.2, 2011 , pp. 167-190 More about this Journal
Abstract
In order to upgrade the seismic resistibility of structures and enhance the functionality of an isolator, a new base isolator called the multiple trench friction pendulum system (MTFPS) is proposed in this study. The proposed MTFPS isolator is composed of a trench concave surface and several intermediate sliding plates in two orthogonal directions. Mathematical formulations have been derived to examine the characteristics of the proposed MTFPS isolator possessing numerous intermediate sliding plates. By means of mathematical formulations which have been validated by experimental results of bidirectional ground shaking, it can be inferred that the natural period and damping effect of the MTFPS isolator with several intermediate sliding plates can be altered continually and controllably during earthquakes. Furthermore, results obtained from the component and shaking table tests demonstrate that the proposed isolator provides good protection to structures for prevention of damage from strong earthquakes.
Keywords
friction pendulum system; multiple friction pendulum system; base isolation; earthquake engineering; base isolator; trench friction pendulum system; sliding system;
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