The theory of nonlinear vibration isolation has witnessed significant developments due to
pressing demands for the protection of structural installations, nuclear reactors, mechanical …

Base isolation techniques have emerged as the most effective seismic damage mitigation
strategies. Several types of aseismic devices for base isolation have been invented, studied …

This study presents a novel type of shape memory alloy (SMA) cable‐restrained high
dam** rubber (SMA‐HDR) bearing, which is particularly suited to near‐fault (NF) regions …

The present study investigates the analysis of the optimal friction coefficient with respect to
the seismic performance of isolated multi-span continuous deck bridges, equipped with …

The study analyzes the influence of double concave friction pendulum (DCFP) isolator
properties on the seismic performance of isolated multispan continuous deck bridges. The …

Seismic isolation can be used as a practical method to mitigate earthquake hazards for
designing new highway bridges or retrofitting existing ones. To realize a reliable and …

Analytical seismic response of multi-storey buildings isolated by lead–rubber bearings
(LRB) is investigated under near-fault motions. The superstructure is idealized as a linear …

The combination of negative stiffness devices and inerters to traditional base isolators (TBI)
and tuned mass dampers (TMD) does not exist in any state-of-the-art. Therefore, to pursue …

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 …

This article presents a sensitivity study on shape memory alloy (SMA)-based friction
pendulum bearings (FPBs) for response control of a three-span continuous isolated bridge …