What is it about?
An innovative seismic isolation system, namely the Conical/Convex Friction System, is introduced in this study. This isolation technique has some distinct features compared to the conventional seismic isolation tools, such as resonance-dodge of the near-fault earthquakes, improved uplift stability, more vertical-load sustaining capacity, etc.
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Why is it important?
It may address some issues in seismic isolation that conventional isolation tools cannot address. Such as resonance-like effect in near-fault earthquakes, slipout of the slider, etc.
Perspectives
This isolation technique may be very promising in being utilized in multi-story, high-rise, and super high-rise buildings in near-fault earthquake prone areas.
Professor Wei Xiong
School of Civil Engineering, Central South University
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This page is a summary of: Introduction of the convex friction system (CFS) for seismic isolation, Structural Control and Health Monitoring, April 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/stc.1861.
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