Design Guidelines for Base-Isolated Buildings with Energy Dissipators

1984 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald L. Mayes ◽  
Lindsay R. Jones ◽  
Trevor E. Kelly ◽  
Martin R. Button
Keyword(s):  
Base Isolation ◽  
Design Strategy ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Story Structure ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Design Procedures ◽  
Design Charts ◽  
Base Isolation System ◽  
Energy Dissipators ◽  
Mechanical Devices

Base isolation is a design strategy founded on the premise that a structure can be substantially decoupled from damaging horizontal components of earthquake motions, significantly reducing levels of force and acceleration in the structure. This paper provides the basis of a practical base isolation system which includes energy dissipation in special purpose mechanical devices. Topics covered include basic elements of base isolation, feasibility, design philosophy and code considerations. Design procedures based on a series of design charts are presented and an example of their use on a 12-story structure is detailed.

Seismic design of base-isolated highway bridges utilizing lead–rubber bearings

1990 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 413-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ghobarah ◽  
H. M. Ali
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Design ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Time History ◽  
Highway Bridges ◽  
Response Spectra ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Seismic Behaviour ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Design Procedures

A study is made of the seismic behaviour of base-isolated highway bridges with the objective of developing design procedures in the form of code-type approach. The recommendations of current codes concerning the use of energy dissipation mechanisms for the seismic design of bridges are reviewed. A model representing the bridge deck, piers, and the base-isolation system is used to evaluate the response of the bridge to a selected earthquake time history record and to evaluate the effects of various design parameters on the dynamic response. The results of this analysis are used in the development of design guidelines for the isolated bridge system. It was found that base isolation affects the design forces on piers and abutments as well as the deck displacements. An optimum design should provide a reasonable balance between the shear forces on supports and tolerable displacements. Two design procedures are proposed based on the time history and inelastic response spectra approaches. Simplified charts are presented which aid in the seismic design of new bridges as well as in the upgrading of existing ones. Key words: dynamic, seismic, design, highway, bridges, earthquake, base isolation.

scholarly journals Influence of Elastomeric Bearings in Tension on the Seismic Performance of Base-Isolated r.c. Buildings

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Fabio Mazza ◽  
Mirko Mazza
Keyword(s):  
Base Isolation ◽  
Nonlinear Models ◽  
Vertical Component ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Nonlinear Phenomena ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Elastomeric Bearings ◽  
Near Fault ◽  
Base Isolation System ◽  
Near Fault Earthquakes

Elastomeric bearings are commonly used in base-isolation systems to protect the structures from earthquake damages. Their design is usually developed by using nonlinear models where only the effects of shear and compressive loads are considered, but uncertainties still remain about consequences of the tensile loads produced by severe earthquakes like the near-fault ones. The present work aims to highlight the relapses of tension on the response of bearings and superstructure. To this end, three-, seven- and ten-storey r.c. framed buildings are designed in line with the current Italian seismic code, with a base-isolation system constituted of High-Damping-Rubber Bearings (HDRBs) designed for three values of the ratio between the vertical and horizontal stiffnesses. Experimental and analytical results available in literature are used to propose a unified nonlinear model of the HDRBs, including cavitation and post-cavitation of the elastomer. Nonlinear incremental dynamic analyses of the test structures are carried out using a homemade computer code, where other models of HDRBs considering only some nonlinear phenomena are implemented. Near-fault earthquakes with comparable horizontal and vertical components, prevailing horizontal component and prevailing vertical component are considered as seismic input. Numerical results highlight that a precautionary estimation of response parameters of the HDRBs is attained referring to the proposed model, while its effects on the nonlinear response of the superstructure are less conservative.

Hysteresis Loops of Base Isolation System - An Overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 189-201
Author(s):  
M.A. Amir ◽  
N.H. Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Earthquake Engineering ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Hysteresis Loops ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Rc Buildings ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Base Isolation System ◽  
Isolation Systems

Recently, there are a lot of technological developments in the earthquake engineering field to reduce structural damage and one of them is a base isolation system. The base isolation system is one of the best technologies for the safety of human beings and properties under earthquake excitations. The aim of this paper is to review previous research works on simulation of base isolation systems for RC buildings and their efficiency in the safety of these buildings. Base isolation decouples superstructure from substructure to avoid transmission of seismic energy to the superstructure of RC buildings. The most effective way to assess the base isolation system for RC building under different earthquake excitations is by conducting experiment work that consumes more time and money. Many researchers had studied the behavior of base isolation system for structure through modeling the behavior of the base isolation in which base isolator is modeled through numerical models and validated through experimental works. Previous researches on the modeling of base isolation systems of structures had shown similar outcomes as the experimental work. These studies indicate that base isolation is an effective technology in immunization of structures against earthquakes.

Dynamic Nonlinear Analysis of an Hybrid Base Isolation System with Viscous Dampers and Friction Sliders in Parallel

2012 ◽  
Vol 234 ◽  
pp. 96-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donato Cancellara ◽  
Fabio de Angelis
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Analysis ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Time History ◽  
Seismic Action ◽  
Viscous Dampers ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Fixed Base ◽  
Base Isolation System ◽  
Dynamic Nonlinear Analysis

In the present work we have analyzed a particular base isolation system for the seismic protection of a multi-storey reinforced concrete (RC) building. The viscous dampers and friction sliders are the devices adopted in parallel for realizing the base isolation system. The base isolation structure has been designed and verified according to European seismic code EC8 and by considering for the friction sliders the influence of the sliding velocity on the value of the friction coefficient. A dynamic nonlinear analysis for a three-dimensional base isolated structure has been performed. Recorded accelerograms for bi-directional ground motions have been used which comply with the requirements imposed by EC8 for the representation of a seismic action in a time history analysis. In this paper a comparative analysis is presented between the base isolated structure with the described hybrid base isolation system and the traditional fixed base structure.

Laminated Type Isolation Device for Light Weight Structure Using Urethane Elastomer

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kengo Goda ◽  
Osamu Furuya ◽  
Kohei Imamura ◽  
Kenta Ishihana
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Isolation ◽  
Base Isolation ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Seismic Safety ◽  
Base Isolation System ◽  
Weight Structure ◽  
Isolation Device ◽  
Urethane Elastomer

At the present, base isolation system has been recognized by general earthquake resistant technique since the Great Hanshin Earthquake 1995. The seismic isolation will be aggressively applied to not only architectural and civil structures but also various structures, because the effectiveness on seismic safety had been demonstrated again in the Great East Japan Earthquake. In generally, although the base isolation system is divided into laminated rubber bearing type and friction sliding bearing type. In the case of former type, shape factor, maximum or minimum outer shapes and so on are restricted by the material characteristics in visco-elastic material. In general, the isolation structure is used in high damping rubber. However, we pay attention to base isolation using urethane elastomer. Urethane elastomer has excellent elasticity, mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, weather resistance, oil resistance, impact resistance the absorbent, anti-vibration and excellent low-temperature properties. Furthermore, it is possible to impart various characteristics by a combination of isocyanate and polyol and chain extender, requires no large-scale apparatus, it has the advantage molecular design is easy. In previous study, the research and development of laminated type base isolation device using urethane elastomer was carried out to upgrade a seismic safety for various structures. The fundamental characteristics was investigated from several loading test by using various experimental devices, and the design formula for the stiffness and equivalent damping coefficient is formulated as an approximate expression of mechanical characteristics until now. It was confirmed that urethane elastomer is not hardening up to 500% shear strain. Moreover, the experimental examination for aged deterioration in the urethane material has been continuously carried out. As the results, it was confirmed that the laminated type seismic isolation device using urethane elastomer is possible to develop as a practicable device from the stable mechanical properties as considering in design step. In this study, the small-scale laminated type base isolation device using urethane elastomer is advanced to the direction of further technical upgrading and of scale down for light-weight structure as a sever rack. The first stage, basic properties of the urethane elastomer has been investigated by loading test. Furthermore, the design equation is created by loading test using urethane elastomer. The validity of the design equation has been confirmed. The second stage, the compression creep test with laminated type base isolation device has been investigated to confirm an effect on light-weight mechanical devices.

Performance of bi-directional elliptical rolling rods for base isolation of buildings under near-fault earthquakes

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 675-693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aruna Rawat ◽  
Naseef Ummer ◽  
Vasant Matsagar
Keyword(s):  
Base Isolation ◽  
Ground Motions ◽  
Frictional Resistance ◽  
Curved Surface ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Near Fault ◽  
Earthquake Ground Motions ◽  
Base Isolation System ◽  
Near Fault Earthquakes ◽  
Storey Building

Rolling base isolation system provides effective isolation to the structures from seismic base excitations by virtue of its low frictional resistance. Herein, dynamic analysis of flexible-shear type multi-storey building mounted on orthogonally placed elliptical rolling rod base isolation systems subjected to bi-directional components of near-fault earthquake ground motions is presented. The orthogonally placed rods would make it possible to resist the earthquake forces induced in the structure in both the horizontal directions. The curved surface of these elliptical rods has a self-restoring capability due to which the magnitude of peak isolator displacement and residual displacement is reduced. The roughness of the tempered curved surface of the rollers dissipates energy in motion due to frictional damping. The seismic performance of the multi-storey building mounted on the elliptical rolling rod base isolation system is compared with that mounted on the sliding pure-friction and cylindrical rolling rod systems. Parametric studies are conducted to examine the behavior of the building for different superstructure flexibilities, eccentricities of the elliptical rod, and coefficients of friction. It is concluded that the elliptical rolling rod base isolation system is effective in mitigation of damaging effects of the near-fault earthquake ground motions in the multi-storey buildings. Even under the near-fault earthquake ground motions, the base-isolated building mounted on the elliptical rolling rods shows considerable reduction in seismic response. The isolator displacement with the elliptical rolling rod base isolation system is less in comparison to the pure-friction and cylindrical rolling rod systems.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN SEISMIC BASE ISOLATION SYSTEM TERHADAP RESPONS STRUKTUR GEDUNG HOTEL IBIS PADANG.

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Febrin Anas Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Base Isolation ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Base Isolation System ◽  
Seismic Base Isolation

Sumatera Barat merupakan daerah rawan gempa. Hal ini dikarenakan daerah sumatera barat terletak di zona subduksi dan zona transformasi yang akan sering menimbulkan gempa bumi. Terjadinya gempa bumi dapat mengakibatkan terjadinya kerusakan pada gedung. Kerusakan tersebut dapat berupa kerusakan elemen non-struktural seperti kerusakan dinding maupun kerusakan elemen struktural seperti balok dan kolom, hingga terjadinya kegagalan struktur yang menyebabkan robohnya bangunan. Pasca gempa 30 September 2009 yang lalu, banyak bangunan bertingkat, bangunan pemerintah maupun swasta mengalami rusak berat. Salah satu contoh gedung tersebut adalah rubuhnya hotel ambacang dan kerusakan berat pada hotel bumi Minang. Untuk mengurangi kerusakan yang diakibatkan oleh gempa bumi, biasanya bangunan diperkuat dengan meningkatkan kekuatan/kekakuan bangunan. Pendekatan lain adalah dengan menggunakan sistem “seismic base isolation system” yaitu suatu sistem yang fleksibel dimana kekakuan bangunan diisolasi dari pondasi di atas tanah sehingga mengurangi aliran “shock” dari gempa ke bangunan di atasnya. Pada penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh penggunaan seismic base isolation system pada gedung Hotel ibis Padang. Pengaruh yang ditinjau adalah respons struktur gedung terhadap beban gempa. Respon struktural yang menjadi objek adalah gaya dalam dan perpindahan/ displacement Struktur dan lantai. Hal ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui berapa besar reduksi gaya dalam dan perpindahan dengan penggunaan seismic base isolation system. Keywords: gempa, kerusakan gedung akibat gempa, seismic base isolation system, respon struktur

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