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Mitigation of earthquake hazards using seismic isolation systems

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OSTI ID:238344
This paper describes mitigation of earthquake hazards using seismic base isolation systems. A numerical algorithm for analyzing system response of base-isolated structures with laminated elastomer bearings is briefly described. Seismic response analyses of both base- isolated and unisolated buildings under earthquakes {number_sign}42 and {number_sign}44 are performed and the results are compared to illustrate the mitigating effect of base-isolated systems.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
238344
Report Number(s):
ANL/RE/CP--90065; CONF-9606206--1; ON: DE96011147
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English