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Frequency response characteristics and response spectra of base-isolated and un-isolated structures

Conference ·
OSTI ID:104969
 [1];  [2]
  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
  2. Shimizu Corporation, Tokyo (Japan)
The transmissibility of seismic loads through a linear base-isolation system is analyzed using an impedance method. The results show that the system acts like a {open_quotes}low-pass{close_quotes} filter. It attenuates high-frequency loads but passes through low-frequency ones. The filtering effect depends on the vibration frequencies and damping of the isolated structure and the isolation system. This paper demonstrates the benefits and design principles of base isolation by comparing the transmissibilities and response spectra of isolated and un-isolated structures. Parameters of typical isolated buildings and ground motions of the 1994 Northridge earthquake are used for the demonstration.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
104969
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC--121331; CONF-950740--93; ON: DE95017822
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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