Researchers have studied many methods of using active and passive control devices for
absorbing vibratory energy. Active devices, while providing significant reductions in …

The paper analyzes the influence of friction pendulum system (FPS) isolator properties on
the seismic performance of base‐isolated building frames. The behavior of these systems is …

Anti-seismic devices should be designed with proper safety margins against their failure,
because the reliability of the structural system where they are installed is strongly influenced …

This study examines the influence of ground motion characteristics on the optimal friction
properties of single concave sliding bearings employed for the seismic isolation of structural …

This paper analyzes the influence of damper properties on the probabilistic seismic
performance of building frames equipped with viscous dampers. In particular, a probabilistic …

Many methods for seismic risk assessment rely on the selection of a seismic intensity
measure (IM) and the development of models of the seismic demand conditional on the IM …

Active control efficiency is highly dependent on the control algorithm and device types as
well as the locations of the devices and sensors in a building. A gene manipulation, multi …

This paper describes a proposed methodology, referred to as probabilistic seismic control
analysis, for the development of probabilistic seismic demand curves for structures with …

A main goal of supplemental control devices is to manage the energy dissipation in the
system. Resettable devices have emerged as a promising control device for application to …

Total structural acceleration regulation is a means of managing structural response energy
and enhancing the performance of civil structures undergoing large seismic events. A …