Structural systems often show nonlinear behavior under severe excitations generated by
natural hazards. In that condition, the restoring force becomes highly nonlinear showing …

Magnetorheological (MR) dampers have received special attention as semi-active devices
for mitigation of structural vibrations. Because of the inherent nonlinearity of these devices, it …

This article develops a finite-dimensional dynamic model to describe a stand-alone tall
building-like structure with an eccentric load by using the assumed mode method (AMM). To …

Many branches of engineering, mathematics, and sciences, have relied on benchmark
problems as a standard means to compare different solution techniques. Since 1996, the …

This paper investigates the effectiveness of force‐derivative feedback semi‐active control
control scheme for seismic protection of base‐isolated building structures employing …

A seismic isolated structure is usually a long-period structural system, which may encounter
a low-frequency resonance problem when subjected to a near-fault earthquake that usually …

The recently proposed Roll-in-Cage (RNC) isolator, with an inherent self-stopping
mechanism, is used herein for protection against near-fault earthquakes and to …

As of today, about 80 buildings equipped with active or semi-active devices for wind and
earthquake-induced motion control have been reported. In the first part of this technical note …

This paper presents an active control scheme for structures with unknown parameters
subjected to ground acceleration. It is assumed that the mass, stiffness and damping …

Passive isolation has been widely accepted as an effective means for the protection of
structures against seismic hazards. The isolation bearings, typically placed at the base of the …