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Basic theory on structural seismic response control and its practical applications in Japan

Satsuya SODA (Waseda University)

1 day(s)

(1) Basic theory

1. Role of damping in structural dynamics
2. Inherent damping properties of real building structures

(2) Hysteretic dampers for passive seismic response control

1. Oil damper
2. Visco-elastic damper
3. Steel damper
4. Friction damper
5. Hybrid damper

(3) MR damper for semi-active seismic response control

(4) Real buildings with damping devices

1. Vibration control with passive oil dampers
2. Vibration control with active and semi-active dampers
3. Strengthening of existing buildings

(5) Simplified method for predicting seismic response

1. Limit strength method
2. Limit energy method

(6) Concluding remarks

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