Shake table tests on a mass eccentric model with base isolation
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- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 2003, 32 (9), pp. 1353 - 1372
- Issue Date:
- 2003-07-25
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A mass eccentric structure is usually more seismically vulnerable than its concentric counterpart because of the coupled torsional-translational response of such structures. In this work, dynamic characteristics and response of a five-storey benchmark model with moderate mass eccentricity were investigated using a shake table, simulating four different ground motions. The effectiveness of laminated rubber bearings (LRB) and lead-core rubber bearings (LCRB) in protecting eccentric structures was examined and evaluated in relation to translational and torsional responses of the benchmark model. It was observed that both translational and torsional responses were significantly reduced with the addition of either a LRB or LCRB isolated system regardless of the nature of ground motion input. The LRB were identified to be more effective than LCRB in reducing model relative displacements, the relative torsional angle as well as accelerations, and therefore provided a better protection of the superstructure and its contents. On the other hand, LCRB rendered a smaller torsional angle and absolute displacement of the base isolation system, hence a more stable structural system. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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