Journal article
Base Isolation and Supplemental Damping Systems for Seismic Protection of Wood Structures: Literature Review
Earthquake spectra, Vol.18(3), pp.549-572
08/2002
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/106253
Abstract
This paper provides a literature review on the application of base isolation and supplemental damping systems for seismic protection of wood structures. The review reveals that both elastomeric bearings and sliding bearings have been considered for implementation within base isolation systems of wood-framed buildings. In addition, friction dampers, viscoelastic dampers, hysteretic dampers, and fluid viscous dampers have been considered for implementation within the framing of wood buildings. Although there are a number of impediments to the widespread implementation of such advanced seismic protection systems, the reviewed literature clearly demonstrates that advanced seismic protection systems offer promise for enabling light-framed wood structures to resist major earthquakes with minimal damage.
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- Title
- Base Isolation and Supplemental Damping Systems for Seismic Protection of Wood Structures: Literature Review
- Creators
- Michael D Symans - Dept. of Civil and Env. Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 4044 Jonsson Engineering Center, 110 Eighth St, Troy, NY 12180-3590William F Cofer - Dept. of Civil and Env. Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-2910Kenneth J Fridley - Research and Information Technology, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; 4505 Maryland Parkway; Las Vegas, NV 89154
- Publication Details
- Earthquake spectra, Vol.18(3), pp.549-572
- Academic Unit
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of
- Identifiers
- 99900546729201842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article