Abstract
AbstractIn this research cyclic performance of a newly developed energy dissipating device is investigated through finite element studies. The device is constructed using yielding steel Cushions and bonded rubber cubes. The Cushions dissipate the induced energy of earthquakes while the rubber cubes provide lateral constraint and post‐elastic stiffness for the bracing system due to the Hyperelastic behavior of the rubber material. The main advantage of the proposed damper is its little maintenance expense and cost efficiency since the steel Cushions can easily be replaced. In this paper, the requisite details are presented for the application of the proposed device. It can be observed from the analytical results that the proposed damper exhibits full and wide hysteresis loops resulting in excellent equivalent viscous damping while maintaining adequate lateral stiffness at various displacement levels. The dissipated energy per cycle and the respective effective stiffness and equivalent damping of the model are presented in this study.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
