Seismic control of multi-degrees-of-freedom structures by vertical mass isolation method using MR dampers

Vertical mass isolation(VMI)is one of the novel methods for the seismic control of structures.In this method,the entire structure is assumed to consist of two mass and stiffness subsystems,and an isolated layer is located among them.In this study,the magnetorheological damper in three modes:passive-off,passive-on,and semi-active mode with variable voltage between zero and 9 volts was used as an isolated layer between two subsystems.Multi-degrees-of-freedom structures with 5,10,and 15 floors in two dimensions were examined under 11 pairs of near field earthquakes.On each level,the displacement of MR dampers was taken into account.The responses of maximum displacement,maximum inter-story drift,and maximum base shear in controlled and uncontrolled buildings were compared to assess the suggested approach for seismic control of the structures.According to the results,the semi-active control method can reduce the response by more than 12%compared to the uncontrolled mode in terms of maximum displacement of the mass subsystem of the structures.This method can reduce more than 16%and 20%of the responses compared to the uncontrolled mode in terms of maximum inter-story drift and base shear of the structure,respectively.

Uncertainty in the seismic performance of semi-active base isolation systems

In a conventional base isolation system,minimizing the seismic responses of the superstructure is always at the cost of increasing the isolator's response.The semi-active control of the isolator has been considered an effective solution to such a dilemma.It tunes the real-time properties of the isolator according to preset rules to further reduce the superstructure's seismic responses without increasing that of the isolator or vice versa.However,the number of ground motion records used to design and validate the controller,i.e.,the preset rules,in existing studies is usually very small and therefore is suspectable if it is adequate to address the significant uncertainty in the shaking of future earthquakes.This paper critically reviews the performance of the proportional-integralderivative(PID),linear-quadratic regulator(LQR),and fuzzy controllers in semi-active base isolation systems with magnetorheological(MR)dampers subjected to highly uncertain ground motion inputs through numerical simulations.The results show that the control performance of the controllers varies significantly with the increasing number of input records,suggesting the necessity of using at least 50 ground motion records to appropriately assess the performance uncertainty of semi-active base isolation systems.More importantly,the superior performance of the optimized controllers is not guaranteed if the system is subjected to ground motions that are new to the controller,even if the controller has been optimized for thousands of existing ground motions.It highlights the need of improving the adaptability of the semi-active systems for uncertain ground motion inputs.

Influence of Vertical Irregularity on the Seismic Behavior of Base Isolated RC Structures with Lead Rubber Bearings under Pulse-Like Earthquakes

Nowadays,an extensive number of studies related to the performance of base isolation systems implemented in regular reinforced concrete structures subjected to various types of earthquakes can be found in the literature.On the other hand,investigations regarding the irregular base-isolated reinforced concrete structures’performance when subjected to pulse-like earthquakes are very scarce.The severity of pulse-like earthquakes emerges from their ability to destabilize the base-isolated structure by remarkably increasing the displacement demands.Thus,this study is intended to investigate the effects of pulse-like earthquake characteristics on the behavior of low-rise irregular base-isolated reinforced concrete structures.Within the study scope,investigations related to the impact of the pulse-like earthquake characteristics,irregularity type,and isolator properties will be conducted.To do so,different values of damping ratios of the base isolation system were selected to investigate the efficiency of the lead rubber-bearing isolator.In general,the outcomes of the study have shown the significance of vertical irregularity on the performance of base-isolated structures and the considerable effect of pulse-like ground motions on the buildings’behavior.

Active Low-frequency Vertical Vibration Isolation System for Precision Measurements

Low-fi＇equency vertical vibration isolation systems play important roles in precision measurements to reduce seismic and environmental vibration noise. Several types of active vibration isolation systems have been developed. However, few researches focus on how to optimize the test mass install position in order to improve the vibration transmissibility. An active low-frequency vertical vibration isolation system based on an earlier instrument, the Super Spring, is designed and implemented. The system, which is simple and compact, consists of two stages： a parallelogram-shaped linkage to ensure vertical motion, and a simple spring-mass system. The theoretical analysis of the vibration isolation system is presented, including terms erroneously ignored before. By carefully choosing the mechanical parameters according to the above analysis and using feedback control, the resonance frequency of the system is reduced from 2.3 to 0.03 Hz, a reduction by a factor of more than 75. The vibration isolation system is installed as an inertial reference in an absolute gravimeter, where it improved the scatter of the absolute gravity values by a factor of 5. The experimental results verifies the improved performance of the isolation system, making it particularly suitable for precision experiments. The improved vertical vibration isolation system can be used as a prototype for designing high-performance active vertical isolation systems. An improved theoretical model of this active vibration isolation system with beam-pivot configuration is proposed, providing fundamental guidelines for vibration isolator design and assembling.

PERFORMANCE OF ULTRA-LOW FREQUENCY PASSIVE VERTICAL VIBRATION ISOLATION SYSTEM WITH REVERSE PENDULUM

A novel long period passive vertical vibration isolatorconstructed by mounting reverse pendu- lums on two pairs of torsionsprings is presented. By theoretical analysis and numericalcalculation, it is shown that the isolator can achieve much longerresonant period due to gravitational positive feedback and is smallerin size than the current torsion spring isolators with the samegeometric parameters.

A Blast Shock Isolation System with MRFD and Its Semi-Active Control Analysis

To effectively reduce the damage to people and devices in civil defense engineering subjected to blast shock, a blast shock isolation system with magnetorheological fluid dampers (MRFD) is proposed. MRFD can provide continuously adjustable Coulomb friction and has many advantages for semi-active control. Numerical simulation of this isolation system is finished using Matlab simulink toolbox. General semi-active control algorithms are consided based on instantaneous optimal active control algorithm. And the results indicate that the shock isolation system can work efficiently, decreasing about 93% of the peak acceleration of the isolation floor.

Performance-based semi-active control algorithm for protecting base isolated buildings from near-fault earthquakes

Base isolated structures have been found to be at risk in near-fault regions as a result of long period pulses that may exist in near-source ground motions. Various control strategies, including passive, active and semi-active control systems, have been investigated to overcome this problem. This study focuses on the development of a semi-active control algorithm based on several performance levels anticipated from an isolated building during different levels of ground shaking corresponding to various earthquake hazard levels. The proposed performance-based algorithm is based on a modified version of the well-known semi-active skyhook control algorithm. The proposed control algorithm changes the control gain depending on the level of shaking imposed on the structure. The proposed control system has been evaluated using a series of analyses performed on a base isolated benchmark building subjected to seven pairs of scaled ground motion records. Simulation results show that the newly proposed algorithm is effective in improving the structural and nonstructural performance of the building for selected earthquakes.

Effects of vertical excitation on the seismic performance of a seismically isolated bridge with sliding friction bearings

A finite element model is constructed for a sliding friction bearing in a seismically isolated bridge under vertical excitation with contact/friction elements. The effects of vertical excitation on the seismic performance of a seismically isolated bridge with sliding friction bearings and different bearing friction coefficients and different stiffness levels （pier diameter） are discussed using example calculations, and the effects of excitation direction for vertical excitation on the analysis results are explored. The analysis results shows that vertical excitation has a relatively large impact on seismic performance for a seismically isolated bridge with sliding friction bearings, which should be considered when designing a seismically isolated bridge with sliding friction bearings where vertical excitation dominates.

Research and application on three-dimensional seismic and vibration isolation for building

This paper presents the study of a three-dimensional(3D) isolation system.Firstly,the authors investigated the effects of an innovative 3D isolator,which was composed of a connecting plate,a rubber pad for vibration isolation in the vertical direction and a horizontal rubber bearing for seismic isolation in both horizontal directions.Secondly,the authors designed such a vibration isolation system and installed it underneath two specific residential buildings which were built directly over an existing subway communication hub platform in Beijing.These buildings required good performance vibration and seismic isolation system to reduce the impact from the running of nearby subway trains.Finally,in situ tests were conducted for both the isolated and the non-isolated buildings for the purpose of comparison.The test results showed that the maximum acceleration response level of the isolated superstructure is reduced by 10% as compared to that of the platform.The maximum attenuation of vibration reaches up to 25 dB.The 3D system explored in this paper is very effective in control and suppression of building vibration induced by earthquakes or running of trains.

Study on the seismic performance of a double spherical seismic isolation bearing

In this paper, the configuration and working mechanism of the recently developed double spherical seismic isolation （DSSI） bearing are introduced in detail. Then, vertical displacement of the DSSI bearing due to sliding on a spherical surface is analyzed. The results from seismic performance testing of the bearing are given, and a numerical analysis of a four span continuous girder bridge is performed. The numerical analysis compares the influence of three different bearing arrangement schemes on the structural seismic response, and the results show that the DSSI bearing is effective in increasing the vertical load bearing capacity, reducing the vertical displacement, and controlling the energy dissipation capacity within a certain range.

Research on semi-active control method of a building structure based on non-smooth control

This study investigates the effectiveness of the non-smooth semi-active control algorithm on suppressing the vibration performance of a building structure subjected to seismic waves. According to the Lyapunov stability theory, it has bene proven that the non-smooth semi-active control algorithm can achieve a finite-time stability of the vibration relative to the isolation layer of a building structure. Through numerical simulation of two buildings with different parameters subjected to the input of a seismic wave, the vibration conditions of passive control, LQR semi-active control and non-smooth semiactive control are compared and analyzed. The simulation results show that the non-smooth semi-active control algorithm has a better robustness and effectiveness in restraining the impact of earthquakes on the structure.

Application and testing of a vertical angle control for a boom-type road header

Automatic profiling control using a boom-type roadheader requires an understanding of horizontal and vertical swing angles of the cutting boom. In this study the vertical angle of the cutting boom is discussed. First, a vertical swing detection model for the cutting boom is established. Then, a kinematic analysis of the vertical swing mechanism is made and formulae describing the geometrical relationship between the vertical swing of the cutting boom and the telescopic length of vertical hydraulic lift cylinders and vertical swing angle of the boom are presented. Various factors such as complexity of the calculation model, the difficulty of installing the sensor and the cost are compared for two methods. Finally, directly measuring the vertical swing angle of the cutting boom with a tilt sensor is decided to be the more simple and effective method. The detection sensitivity and the vertical cutting error of a tilt sensor are studied. Vibration tests on an EBZ160 roadheader were performed in a coal mine. The characteristic vibration frequencies are analyzed. A design of a vibration isolation mount for the tilt sensor is presented. It makes the detection device work more reliably under conditions where vibration is present and lays a foundation for the implementation of an automatic roadhead cutter. A tilt sensor is installed on an EBZ160 and an EBZ200, and experiments have been done in a coal mine. The re- suits show that the experimental result is favorable and achieves the goal of automatic control of the vertical swing of the cutting boom.

电磁吸盘-摩擦摆复合隔震支座理论分析与试验研究

为解决摩擦摆支座在外部荷载激励下不具备抗拔性的缺点,基于电磁原理和半主动控制思想,提出了一种以电磁力为基础,结合传统摩擦摆的电磁吸盘-摩擦摆复合隔震支座(Electromagnetic Chuck-Friction Pendulum System,ECFPS)。介绍了该复合隔震支座的构造特点和耗能机制,并基于电磁原理推导出电磁吸盘吸力以及ECFPS的等效刚度、周期和等效阻尼比等理论公式,建立了ECFPS计算模型。设计并制作了一个缩尺比为1∶3的ECFPS试件,对不同输入电流、竖向荷载和不同位移幅值下的滞回性能进行了试验研究,探究了不同输入电流对抗拔性能的影响。试验结果表明:理论值与试验值吻合度较高,验证了理论公式推导的正确性;等效刚度和单位循环耗能变化明显,两者最大变化幅度分别为19.81%和28.16%;随着电磁吸盘输入电流的增大,ECFPS支座的抗拔性能提高,实现了支座竖向抗拔的功能。

竖向地震作用下层间隔震结构的动力反应研究

文章针对竖向地震作用下高层结构隔震层位置变化对结构竖向动力反应的影响问题,研究5种层间隔震结构分别在3种竖向地震作用下的竖向动力反应。以国际平台的20层Benchmark钢结构模型为基准模型,利用ANSYS软件建立隔振层分别位于第1层、第3层、第5层、第7层和第9层的层间隔震结构有限元数值模型,对比分析5种层间隔震结构分别在竖向ElCentro波、竖向Taft波、竖向天津波作用下的楼层竖向位移、楼层位移角、楼层竖向加速度和基底轴力等竖向动力反应。结果表明:在竖向地震作用下,楼层竖向位移和楼层位移角控制效果较差,甚至会出现增大的现象,基底轴力具有较小的控制效果;随着隔震层位置的升高,楼层竖向加速度和基底轴力均逐渐增大,但当隔震层位于第9层时,楼层竖向加速度和基底轴力相较于隔震层位于第7层时有一定的减小。该文研究成果可用于考虑竖向地震作用的高层结构抗震设计。

大跨连续梁桥竖向抗震性能研究

随着监测手段的不断进步,地震动的记录越来越完善,很多地震动的竖向分量被检测到并引起了专家学者的重视,尤其是高烈度区和震中区,地震动竖向分量甚至比水平分量还要显著。文章在综合分析国内外对多向地震以及多维隔震技术研究现状的基础上,研究了一种新型三维隔震装置(高阻尼橡胶碟簧三维隔震装置)在大跨度桥梁竖向抗震设计中的应用。结果表明:仅在桥墩安装三维隔震装置是最有效、经济的安装位置;竖向地震动分量对主梁纵向加速度有着放大作用,考虑竖向地震作用时,跨中竖向加速度不容忽视;三维减隔震装置较水平隔震支座有着更好的减隔震效果。

Phase deviation of semi-active suspension control and its compensation with inertial suspension

The performance of vehicle suspension is evaluated based on three conflicting indexes:body acceleration,suspension deflection,and dynamic tire load,which vary across different frequency bands.The suspension control strategy faces the challenge to strike a balance among these indexes.This research analyzes the fundamental mechanism of control phase deviation effects on skyhook damper control,groundhook damper control,and acceleration drive damper control.From the perspective of complex domain mechanical impedance with the support of the inertial suspension,a structure-based compensation approach is proposed to address for the control phase deviation.The simulation analysis demonstrates that the coordination of inertial suspension structure and control strategy can effectively enhance the comprehensive suspension performance across entire frequency range.Finally,a semi-active inertial suspension bench is implemented.The experimental results indicate that the suspension with the semi-active inertial suspension has outstanding vibration isolation ability,and enhances the suspension performance at ride comfort,suspension deflection,and road friendly significantly.

基于负刚度碟簧装置的竖向隔震支座力学性能研究

在竖向隔震中,为同时满足高静态刚度和低动态刚度的需求,提出一种基于预压碟簧的负刚度装置(disc spring negative stiffness device,DSNSD),利用其与已有的预压弹簧装置(prepressed spring device,PSD)集成为拥有高静低动刚度的竖向隔震支座(PSD-DSNSD隔震支座)。首先对DSNSD的构造与工作原理进行详述,建立相应的力学模型,再通过Python进行数值模拟,考察上述碟簧装置的力学性能,最后利用Abaqus建立PSD-DSNSD竖向隔震支座的有限元模型进行模拟。结果表明:加入DSNSD后竖向隔震支座的隔震刚度显著降低,验证了将DSNSD用于竖向隔震增效的可行性。说明DSNSD在启动后可提供负刚度,从而有效减小整体装置的竖向刚度。

孤岛工作面强动压回采巷道围岩受力研究

为了解决孤岛工作面回采巷道稳定性差、围岩破坏严重等问题,利用数值模拟软件对巷道掘进、回采过程中巷道围岩受力及变形进行分析,发现掘进过程中巷道周围应力较小,但巷道左帮应力较大,需要利用锚杆、锚索对巷道左帮进行补强支护。同时对回采过程中巷道垂直水平应力、位移变形进行分析,给出了巷道两帮的支护薄弱点,为后续支护方案设计及孤岛工作面高效、安全开采提供一定的理论依据。

Optimal PD/PID control of smart base isolated buildings equipped with piezoelectric friction dampers

Long-period pulses in near-field earthquakes lead to large displacements in the base of isolated structures.To dissipate energy in isolated structures using semi-active control,piezoelectric friction dampers（PFD） can be employed.The performance of a PFD is highly dependent on the strategy applied to adjust its contact force.In this paper,the seismic control of a benchmark isolated building equipped with PFD using PD/PID controllers is developed.Using genetic algorithms,these controllers are optimized to create a balance between the performance and robustness of the closed-loop structural system.One advantage of this technique is that the controller forces can easily be estimated.In addition,the structure is equipped with only a single sensor at the base floor to measure the base displacement.Considering seven pairs of earthquakes and nine performance indices,the performance of the closed-loop system is evaluated.Then,the results are compared with those given by two well-known methods：the maximum possive operation of piezoelectric friction dampers and LQG controllers.The simulation results show that the proposed controllers perform better than the others in terms of simultaneous reduction of floor acceleration and maximum displacement of the isolator.Moreover,they are able to reduce the displacement of the isolator systems for different earthquakes without losing the advantages of isolation.

Characterization of an Electromagnetic Vibration Isolator

A novel vibration isolator is constructed by connecting a mechanical spring in parallel with a magnetic spring in order to achieve the property of high-static-low-dynamic stiffness (HSLDS). The HSLDS property of the isolator can be tuned off-line or on-line. This study focuses on the characterization of the isolator using a finite element based package. Firstly using the single physics solver, the stiffness behaviours of the mechanical and magnetic springs are determined, respectively. Then using the weakly coupled multi-physics method, the stiffness behaviours of the passive isolator and the semi-active isolator are investigated, respectively. With the found stiffness models, a nonlinear differential equation governing the dynamics of the isolator is solved using the time-dependent solver. The displacement transmissibility ratios of the isolator are obtained. The study confirms that the isolation region of the isolator can be widened through off-line or on-line tuning.