The possibility of pounding on isolated structures with surrounding moat walls is one of the
concerns in the design of isolation systems, especially in pulse-type near-field earthquakes …

This paper investigates the performance of the Magnetorheological damper as a smart
dissipating device in the isolated buildings for prevention of seismic pounding. To that end …

Proper parameterization of near‐fault ground motions is of critical importance in earthquake
engineering, and this process is traditionally performed by directly fitting an analytical pulse …

Pulse-like ground motions with strong velocity-pulses are of special concern for engineers
when designing or assessing structures built adjacent to active tectonic faults. This study …

In this study, the robust optimum design of Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) is established. The H
2 and H∞ norm of roof displacement transfer function are implemented and compared as …

Ground motion in the vicinity of fault rupture produces pulse-type loading that may impose
severe lateral displacement demands on structures due to forward-directivity effects. The M …

Forward-directivity and fling-step effects of fault rupture generally cause large amplitude and
long-period velocity pulses in near-fault ground motions, which impose severe damages on …

Tuned mass damper inerter (TMDI) is becoming a well‐known device for mitigating
structural vibrations. However, to be effective, the inerter needs to be connected to lower …

Triple Friction Pendulum Isolators (TFPIs) have been widely used to enhance the seismic
capacity of structures in the recent decade. This study intends to measure the effect of …

Abstract Inter Storey Isolation (ISI) shows promise for seismic vibration control in relatively
tall buildings. With proper design, an ISI system isolates the upper storey block (USB) and …