This paper presents a summary of current practice and recent developments in the
application of passive energy dissipation systems for seismic protection of structures. The …

Retrofitting and building design using passive energy dissipation Devices have been shown
to be effective techniques for decreasing seismic risk. Numerous complementary energy …

This tutorial/survey paper:(1) provides a concise point of departure for researchers and
practitioners alike wishing to assess the current state of the art in the control and monitoring …

This study explores the mechanical behavior of a viscoelastic damper (VED) under
monotonic and cyclic loading, focusing on the cyclic stability of VEDs' mechanical properties …

Continuing the best-selling tradition of the Handbook of Structural Engineering, this second
edition is a comprehensive reference to the broad spectrum of structural engineering …

The primary purpose of this research is to improve the seismic response of a complex
asymmetric tall structure using viscoelastic (VE) dampers. Asymmetric structures have …

Due to the lack of sufficient concrete strength or change in design codes, some RC
structures are in need of retrofitting. Retrofitting and reevaluating a building is only possible …

Viscoelastic (VE) dampers have been successfully incorporated in a number of tall buildings
as a viable energy dissipating system to suppress wind-and earthquake-induced motion of …

This paper presents an analytical model for predicting the hysteretic behavior of viscoelastic
dampers based on the Boltzmann's superposition principle and the method of reduced …

This article introduces a novel rotational friction damper to enhance energy dissipation
capacity of structures. The proposed damper contributes to force and energy dissipation …