Effects of Fatigue Characteristics on Static and Dynamic Performance of Eucommia Rubber Isolators

This study aimed to investigate the effect of fatigue characteristics on the static and dynamic performance of Eucommia ulmoides gum isolators, and to explore the performance changes of Eucommia ulmoides gum isolators with different formulations. For this purpose, we used five formulations of Eucommia ulmoides gum isolators and set different fatigue test methods to study the static and dynamic performance changes of Eucommia ulmoides gum isolators with different formulations by changing the amplitude. The experimental results showed that the addition of Eucommia ulmoides gum had an impact on the performance of the isolator, and the number of fatigue cycles would lead to the hardening of the Eucommia ulmoides gum isolator and changes in its static and dynamic performance. In the range of two million vibrations, the performance change of the isolator was significant in the early stage and then tended to be flat, indicating that the impact of fatigue on the performance of the isolator would not continue to persist. It is worth noting that the study found that the addition of 30% Eucommia ulmoides gum had the least impact on the performance of the isolator under fatigue. Therefore, for long-term use of Eucommia ulmoides gum isolators, attention should be paid to their fatigue characteristics to ensure their stability and reliability. Additionally, this study provides a reference for the design and application of Eucommia ulmoides gum isolators. In summary, this study provides important reference value for a deeper understanding of the fatigue characteristics of Eucommia ulmoides gum isolators and for ensuring their stable and reliable performance. .

Performance of sand and shredded rubber tire mixture as a natural base isolator for earthquake protection

The performance of a well-designed layer of sand, and composites like layer of sand mixed with shredded rubber tire (RSM) as low cost base isolators, is studied in shake table tests in the laboratory. The building foundation is modeled by a 200 mm by 200 mm and 40 mm thick rigid plexi-glass block. The block is placed in the middle of a 1m by 1m tank filled with sand. The selected base isolator is placed between the block and the sand foundation. Accelerometers are placed on top of the footing and foundation sand layer. The displacement of the footing is also measured by LVDT. The whole setup is mounted on a shake table and subjected to sinusoidal motions with varying amplitude and frequency. Sand is found to be effective only at very high amplitude (> 0.65 g) of motions. The performance of a composite consisting of sand and 50% shredded rubber tire placed under the footing is found to be most promising as a low-cost effective base isolator.

The Dynamic Characteristics of Silicone Rubber Isolator

The dynamic stiffness and the specific damping energy, as well as the vibration response characteristics of a silicone rubber isolator were researched. The results of the vibration test showed that the silicone rubber isolator was excellent in the performance of vibration control. The dynamic stiffness and the damping characteristics were non-linear. From the comparison between experimental results and simulation analysis, the displacement transmissibility characteristics of the isolator were obtained. As a result, the dynamic characteristics of the isolator could be accurately described by the quadratic type non-linear terms at small amolitude.

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.

Lifetime of metal rubber isolator with different vibration amplitudes

The lifetime of metal rubber isolator and its characteristics during lifetime experiment were studied. The stepped-up test principle was adopted to study the lifetime of resonant frequency, the breakage form of metal rubber isolator was obtained, and the relation between the energy dissipation, resonant frequency and stiffness was obtained in (available) lifetime of the isolator. Furthermore, the reason for the changes of properties of metal rubber isolator was analyzed with contact model of metal rubber material. The results show that if the resonant amplitude is large, the stiffness of metal rubber isolator will be kept steadily for a long time, its resonant frequency will be stable and the effective working time in the protecting area will be long. The lifetime of metal rubber isolator is more than 1376 h in the experiment. The main failure forms of metal rubber isolator are accumulative wear and breaking of metal wires and spirals. In protecting area the metal rubber isolator can work effectively for a long time, and the effective working time depends on the concrete working condition.

Seismic Reduction and Isolation Design Strategies for Bridges in High-Intensity Earthquake Areas

High-intensity earthquakes can cause severe damage to bridges,buildings,and ground surfaces,as well as disrupt human activities.Such earthquakes can create long-distance,high-intensity surface movements that negatively impact bridge structures.This article delves into the seismic reduction and isolation design strategies for bridges in high-intensity earthquake areas.It analyzes various seismic reduction and isolation technologies and provides case studies to help relevant units understand the design strategies of these technologies.The results of this article can be used as a guideline to effectively enhance the seismic performance of bridges in high-intensity earthquake areas.

Modeling and parameter identification of amplitude- and frequency-dependent rubber isolator

A model to describe the hysteresis damping characteristic of rubber material was presented.It consists of a parallel spring and damper,whose coefficients change with the vibration amplitude and frequency.In order to acquire these relations,force decomposition was carried out according to some sine vibration measurement data of nonlinear forces changing with the deformation of the rubber material.The nonlinear force is decomposed into a spring force and a damper force,which are represented by the amplitude-and frequency-dependent spring and damper coefficients,respectively.Repeating this step for different measurements gives different coefficients corresponding to different amplitudes and frequencies.Then,the application of a parameter identification method provides the requested approximation functions over amplitude and frequency.Using those formulae,as an example,the dynamic characteristic of a hollow shaft system supported by rubber rings was analyzed and the acceleration response curve in the centroid position was calculated.Comparisons with the sine vibration experiments of the real system show a maximal inaccuracy of 8.5%.Application of this model and procedure can simplify the modeling and analysis of mechanical systems including rubber materials.

Material Model Research on Rubber Vibration Isolators

A viscohyperelastic constitutive model is proposed to describe the mechanical behaviour of vibration isolation rubber under broad-band vibration. This constitutive model comprises two parts： a component with three parameters to characterize the hyperelastic static properties of rubber materials, and the other component incorporating two relaxation time parameters, corresponding to high and low strain rates, respectively, to describe the dynamic response under vibration and impact loadings. Based on this proposed constitutive model, a series of experiments were performed on two types of rubber materials over a wide strain rate range. The results predicted from this model are in good agreement with the experimental data.

Parameter Identification of Rubber Isolators Using Frequency-Dependent Spring and Damper Coefficients

A model to describe the hysteresis damper character of rubber material is presented in this paper. It consists of a parallel spring and damper, whose coefficients change with vibration frequencies. In order to acquire these relations, the force decomposition is carried out according to some sine vibration measurement data about nonlinear forces changing with deformations of the rubber material. The nonlinear force is decomposed into a spring force and a damper force, which are represented by a frequency-dependent spring and damper coefficient, respectively. Repeating this step for different measurements will give different coefficients corresponding to different frequencies. Then, application of a parameter identification method will provide the requested functions over frequency. Using those formulae, as an example, the dynamic character of a hollow shaft system supported by rubber rings is analyzed and the acceleration response curve in the centroid position is calculated. Comparisons with sine vibration experiments of the real system show a maximal inaccuracy of 8.8%. Application of this model and procedure can simplify the modeling and analysis of mechanical systems including rubber materials.

Development of a modified Mooney-Rivlin constitutive model for rubber to investigate the effects of aging and marine corrosion on seismic isolated bearings

In this study, aging and marine corrosion tests of a large number of rubber material and rubber bearings have been carried out. The constitutive Mooney-Rivlin model parameters for a rubber isolated bearing have been determined. By applying the least-square method to the experimental data, the relationships between the aging time and the marine corrosion time with the constants in the constitutive model for a rubber beating have been derived. Next, the Mooney-Rivlin model has been modified accordingly. Further, using the modified Mooney-Rivlin model and the Abaqus software, the performance of the rubber isolated bearings has been simulated. The simulation results have been compared to the experimental results so as to verify the accuracy of the modified model. The comparison shows that the maximum errors for the vertical and horizontal stiffnesses are 16.8% and 0.49%, respectively. Since these errors are considered acceptable, the accuracy of the modified constitutive model can be considered verified. The results of this study can provide theoretical support for the performance study on rubber isolated bearings under the complex ocean environment and the life-cycle performance evaluation of bridges and other offshore structures.

Multi dimensional Seismic Response Analysis of Base Isolated Frame Structure with 3D Isolator

The three dimensional lead rubber dish spring bearing (3DB) is proposed in this paper. The 3DB is composed of lead rubber bearing (LRB) and dish spring bearing (DSB) with damper in series. The 3DB put forward in this paper is effective in the resolution of difficulties in strong vertical capacity and vertical damping of three dimensional isolation bearings. It effectively suppresses rocking motions as well. The analytical model and motion equations of multi dimensional seismic responses of 3D base isolated frame structures are established. Taking a five storey frame structure as an example, an extensive simulation analysis is carried out. The results show that the 3D base isolated structure with the proposed 3DB is effective in 3D isolation; it can reduce seismic responses by 50 % compared to a non isolated structure. Therefore, the 3D isolation problem in building can be solved easily and effectively with the 3DB proposed in this paper.

A Study on the Seismic Isolation Systems of Bridges with Lead Rubber Bearings

This study consists of the development and presentation of example of seismic isolation system analysis and design for a continuous, 3-span, cast-in-place concrete box girder bridge. It is expected that example is developed for all Lead-Rubber Bearing (LRB) seismic isolation system on piers and abutments which placed in between super-structure and sub-structure. Design forces, displacements, and drifts are given distinctive consideration in accordance with Caltrans Seismic Design Criteria (2004). Most of all, total displacement on design for all LRBs case is reduced comparing with combined lead-rubber and elastomeric bearing system . Therefore, this represents substantial reduction in cost because of reduction of expansion joint. This presents a summary of analysis and design of seismic isolation system by energy mitigation with LRB on bridges.

Improving the Seismic Performance of Staircases in Building Structures with a Novel Isolator

A staircase provides the main escape way from a building in an emergency.Unfortunately,it may suffer severe damages or even collapse during an earthquake.For improving the seismic performance of staircases,this paper proposes an innovative staircase isolator with the features of lightweight,costeffective and ease of construction and replacement,which is formed by suitable engineering plastic shims between rubber layers.A connection construction scheme is also proposed for the isolated staircase.Systematic performance tests have been carried out to characterize the isolator in terms of mechanic behavior and ultimate states.The test results show that mechanical properties of the proposed staircase isolator are excellent and suitable for staircase in building structure.In order to investigate the influence of staircase on building structural responses,time history analyses of a typical building structure without staircase(WS),with fixed staircase(FS)and with isolated staircase(IS)are conducted and compared within the environment of SAP2000.Results show that staircase isolation can effectively eliminate the diagonal bracing effect of staircase slab and make structural components uniformly stressed.When the novel isolator is employed for staircase in a building structure,there is no vulnerable position in staircase and the performance of staircase in building structure can be greatly enhanced.

一种小动静比橡胶隔振器仿真与试验

通过隔振器内部结构设计,在保证承载能力的同时降低橡胶隔振器的动态刚度。开展橡胶隔振器的静态变形、在给定静变形下的动态仿真分析,表明该隔振器在静态力-位移曲线上具有负斜率特性,对应隔振器内部结构的失稳变形;进行隔振器的静压试验、动态试验和隔振系统中的振动传递试验,结果表明,静态力-位移曲线试验结果呈现负斜率特性,在静态曲线上不同工作点处的固有频率呈现负斜率处最小的特性。

二级柔性减振系统设计及力学性能分析

为解决二级减振引起个别仪器振动的局部放大、使得力学环境不能满足运行要求的问题,首先,针对金属橡胶双层减振系统,充分考虑安装板的柔性刚度,建立了刚柔复合的二级减振系统模型;其次,基于目标频率对二级减振的频率响应函数进行系统的刚度解耦,实现了减振器刚度的求解,并应用有限元进行随机振动分析,验证了刚柔复合二级减振系统理论模型的可行性;最后,利用振动台进行了试验验证。结果表明,当二级减振系统满足工程刚度需求,其一阶固有频率低于40 Hz时,减振效率可达到70%以上,试验与仿真结果基本一致。

金属橡胶复合隔振器的动静态性能

设计一种对称式金属橡胶与线弹簧复合的隔振器,基于整体隔振,考虑安装板的柔性因素,建立相应的等效线性动力学模型.通过准静态力学试验,分析线弹簧刚度、金属橡胶密度和加载位移对金属橡胶复合隔振器准静态性能的影响.同时,进行随机振动试验,研究金属橡胶复合隔振器在整体隔振中的隔振性能.试验结果表明,复合样件的刚度特性趋向于线性效果.金属橡胶复合隔振器在谐振点处的峰值衰减是线弹簧隔振器的5倍以上,且系统的随机振动响应在频段0.12~2.00 kHz内都有较大程度的衰减.

钢板削弱型叠层橡胶支座力学性能试验研究

结合厚层橡胶支座和普通叠层橡胶支座的优点设计新型钢板削弱型叠层橡胶支座,通过调节环形钢板的总数和位置进行支座水平和竖向刚度的有效控制.选择3种中心橡胶层厚度的钢板削弱型叠层橡胶支座,分析所设计支座的滞回特性、刚度特性和耗能特性.基于串-并联模型,构建水平和竖向刚度的计算模型.试验结果表明,相比普通叠层橡胶支座,钢板削弱型叠层橡胶支座的水平和竖向刚度更低,水平和竖向耗能比更高,滞回曲线更光滑饱满.所建模型的计算结果与试验结果的一致性较好,误差绝对值不超过10%.所建模型在评估钢板削弱型叠层橡胶支座的水平和竖向刚度方面具有较高的精度和适用性.

工程结构中新型减隔震支座的研究综述

多次震害经验表明,通过在上部结构和地基之间设置减隔震支座,利用橡胶垫的变形使上部结构的振动周期延长,利用钢构件的屈服或者滑动摩擦耗能来达到消能减震的目的,是一项有效的防震减灾措施。论文从减震机理、性质及应用等方面系统阐述和总结了拉索减震支座、叠层橡胶支座、球形抗震支座以及若干新型减震支座的研究成果,对未来新型减隔震支座的研究方向进行了展望。

高速公路多联连续梁桥隔震研究

针对高速公路多联连续梁桥的抗震问题,本文对铅芯橡胶支座和摩擦摆支座进行了隔震效应分析与设计优化。本文基于多联有限元模型和非线性时程分析方法,分析了多联体系下各墩地震响应的差异,及铅芯橡胶支座和摩擦摆支座的隔震和耗能效果,并对隔震支座的参数布置进行了优化。结果表明:多联桥梁交界墩的地震响应较联内墩一般增大20%以上,交界墩上部结构跨径差异较大时甚至可达75%。铅芯橡胶支座位移限制能力和大震耗能更好,且屈服前刚度越大、屈服强度和屈服后刚度越小,滞回耗能能力越强;摩擦摆支座小震时即可发挥其隔震效果,且滑动摩擦系数越小、曲率半径越大,隔震效果越好。通过在交界墩布置更多隔震支座可在保证一定隔震率的同时改善桥墩受力不均匀的问题,具有一定的工程参考价值。

可崩解支架联合薄膜套粪便隔绝术预防低位直肠癌术后吻合口漏的效果分析

目的探讨可崩解支架联合薄膜套粪便隔绝术在预防低位直肠癌术后吻合口漏的应用。方法回顾性分析2016年1月至2023年4月在重庆医科大学附属永川医院行腹腔镜下低位直肠癌根治术(Dixon术式)的72名患者,其中行预防性造口的35名患者为观察组,行可崩解支架联合薄膜套粪便隔绝术的37名患者为研究组。比较2组患者的一般资料、手术时间、住院时间、总体并发症、住院费用、吻合口漏等指标。结果2组患者的一般资料(年龄、性别、BMI、NRS-2002评分、ASA分级、肿瘤分期、肿瘤距肛缘的距离)和合并基础疾病(糖尿病、高血压、其他心血管疾病、慢性阻塞性肺疾病)的比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。研究组的手术时间(238.0 vs 314.1 min,P<0.001)、术后住院时间(11 vs 12 d,P=0.040)、总体并发症(18.9%vs 51.4%,P=0.004)及住院费用(48327 vs 53092元,P=0.012)显著低于观察组。研究组吻合口漏率略低于观察组,但差异无统计学意义(2.7%vs 8.6%,P=0.350)。结论可崩解支架联合薄膜套粪便隔绝术缩短手术时间和住院时间,降低住院费用和减少总体并发症,且吻合口漏的风险不高于传统手术,可作为预防性造口的替代手术方式。