Seismic response of selective pallet racks isolated with friction pendulum bearing system

The concept of base isolation for storage racks is still a developing subject and has not been addressed in the recently updated seismic codes for storage racks.The friction pendulum bearing system(FPS)generates a natural period independent of the structure's seismic mass.This property makes FPS an ideal choice for isolating rack structures since merchandise may be placed on the racks in several possible arrangements.The results of a comprehensive parametric study aimed at evaluating the seismic performance of a four-shelf,two-bay selective pallet rack isolated with FPS is presented in this paper.The influence of radius of curvature of the FPS,seismic mass,and mass irregularity on the rack's seismic response is examined.The effect of variation of the coefficient of friction due to axial loading is studied by choosing friction values from two distinct friction characterization studies.The coefficient of friction calculated from these studies shows mild and significant variations,respectively,for the whole range of static axial loads expected on the isolator,and from different pallet mass arrangements considered.The optimum radius of curvature and the appropriate range of friction coefficient,for the defined range of static axial loads,to attain a desirable seismic performance are determined.

Seismic isolation analysis of FPS bearings in spatial lattice shell structures

A theoretical model of a friction pendulum system （FPS） is introduced to examine its application for the seismic isolation of spatial lattice shell structures. An equation of motion of the lattice shell with FPS bearings is developed. Then, seismic isolation studies are performed for both double-layer and single-layer lattice shell structures under different seismic input and design parameters of the FPS. The influence of frictional coefficients and radius of the FPS on seismic performance are discussed. Based on the study, some suggestions for seismic isolation design of lattice shells with FPS bearings are given and conclusions are made which could be helpful in the application of FPS.

Seismic performance of cable-sliding friction bearing system for isolated bridges

During past strong earthquakes, highway bridges have sustained severe damage or even collapse due to excessive displacements and/or very large lateral forces. For commonly used isolation bearings with a pure friction sliding surface, seismic forces may be reduced but displacements are often unconstrained. In this paper, an alternative seismic bearing system, called the cable-sliding friction bearing system, is developed by integrating seismic isolation devices with displacement restrainers consisting of cables attached to the upper and lower plates of the bearing. Restoring forces are provided to limit the displacements of the sliding component. Design parameters including the length and stiffness of the cables, friction coefficient, strength of the shear bolt in a fixed-type bearing, and movements under earthquake excitations are discussed. Laboratory testing of a prototype bearing subjected to vertical loads and quasi-static cyclic lateral loads, and corresponding numerical finite element simulation analysis, were carried out. It is shown that the numerical simulation shows good agreement with the experimental force-displacement hysteretic response, indicating the viability of the new bearing system. In addition, practical application of this bearing system to a multi-span bridge in China and its design advantages are discussed.

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.

Rapid report of seismic damage to hospitals in the 2023 Turkey earthquake sequences

The seismic performance of medical systems is crucial for the seismic resilience of communities.The report summarizes the observed damage to twelve hospital buildings in the area affected by the MW 7.8 and MW 7.5 earthquakes on February 6,2023 in Turkey.They include five base-isolated buildings and seven fixed-base buildings in southcentral Turkey's seven most heavily affected provinces.By relating the post-quake occupancy statuses of the hospitals with the estimated seismic demands during the earthquake doublet,the report offers the following observations:(1)the base-isolated hospital buildings on friction pendulum bearings generally exhibited superior performance of achieving the goal of immediate occupancy and provided better protection for nonstructural elements than fixed-base counterparts did;(2)the fixed-base hospital buildings of reinforced concrete structures constructed after 2001 successfully achieved the goal of collapse prevention even under very high seismic demands;(3)some fixed-base hospitals also remained operational even if they were very close to the fault rupture and were subjected to higher-than-design-level earthquake ground motions.

Equivalent series system to model a multiple friction pendulum system with numerous sliding interfaces for seismic analyses

Current structural analysis software programs offer few if any applicable device-specifi c hysteresis rules or nonlinear elements to simulate the precise mechanical behavior of a multiple friction pendulum system(MFPS) with numerous sliding interfaces.Based on the concept of subsystems,an equivalent series system that adopts existing nonlinear elements with parameters systematically calculated and mathematically proven through rigorous derivations is proposed.The aim is to simulate the characteristics of sliding motions for an MFPS isolation system with numerous concave sliding interfaces without prior knowledge of detailed information on the mobilized forces at various sliding stages.An MFPS with numerous concave sliding interfaces and one articulated or rigid slider located between these interfaces is divided into two subsystems: the fi rst represents the concave sliding interfaces above the slider,and the second represents those below the slider.The equivalent series system for the entire system is then obtained by connecting those for each subsystem in series.The equivalent series system is validated by comparing numerical results for an MFPS with four sliding interfaces obtained from the proposed method with those from a previous study by Fenz and Constantinou.Furthermore,these numerical results demonstrate that an MFPS isolator with numerous concave sliding interfaces,which may have any number of sliding interfaces,is a good isolation device to protect structures from earthquake damage through appropriate designs with controllable mechanisms.

Study on a conical bearing for acceleration-sensitive equipment

Seismic isolation effectively reduces seismic demands on building structures by isolating the superstructure from ground vibrations during earthquakes.However,isolation strategies give less attention to acceleration-sensitive systems or equipment.Meanwhile,as the isolation layer’s displacement grows,the stiffness and frequency of traditional rolling and sliding isolation bearings increases,potentially causing self-centering and resonance concerns.As a result,a new conical pendulum bearing has been selected for acceleration-sensitive equipment to increase self-centering capacity,and additional viscous dampers are incorporated to enhance system damping.Moreover,the theoretical formula for conical pendulum bearings is supplied to analyze the device’s dynamic parameters,and shake table experiments are used to determine the proposed device’s isolation efficiency under various conditions.According to the test results,the newly proposed devices have remarkable isolation performance in terms of minimizing both acceleration and displacement responses.Finally,a numerical model of the isolation system is provided for further research,and the accuracy is demonstrated by the aforementioned experiments.

Modelling and Analysis of Base Isolated Structures with Friction Pendulum System Considering near Fault Events

The seismic behavior of base isolated structures with friction pendulum slide bearings devices subjected to near fault events characterized by significant vertical ground motion components is investigated. In particular, in order to evaluate the effects of vertical components on seismic response, non-linear dynamic analysis, carried out by using several numerical models, have been performed by considering two near-fault seismic events, L’Aquila 2009 and Emilia Romagna 2012. The obtained results show that increasing vertical seismic motion base shear significantly increases while relative displacements increase very little.

Seismic fragility of structures isolated by single concave sliding devices for different soil conditions

This study deals with the seismic fragility of elastic structural systems equipped with single concave sliding（friction pendulum system（FPS）） isolators considering different soil conditions. The behavior of these systems is analyzed by employing a two-degree-of-freedom model, whereas the FPS response is described by means of a velocity-dependent model. The uncertainty in the seismic inputs is taken into account by considering artificial seismic excitations modelled as timemodulated filtered Gaussian white noise random processes of different intensity within the power spectral density method. In particular, the filter parameters, which control the frequency content of the random excitations, are calibrated to describe stiff, medium and soft soil conditions. The sliding friction coefficient at large velocity is also considered as a random variable modelled through a uniform probability density function. Incremental dynamic analyses are developed in order to evaluate the probabilities of exceeding different limit states related to both the reinforced concrete（RC） superstructure and isolation level, defining the seismic fragility curves within an extensive parametric study carried out for different structural system properties and soil conditions. The abovementioned seismic fragility curves are useful to evaluate the seismic reliability of base-isolated elastic systems equipped with FPS and located in any site for any soil condition.

Nonlinear dynamic analysis of multi-base seismically isolated structures with uplift potential Ⅰ:formulation

The complexity of modem seismically isolated structures requires the analysis of the structural, system and the isolation system in its entirety and the ability to capture potential discontinuous phenomena such as isolator uplift and their effects on the superstructures and the isolation hardware. In this paper, an analytical model is developed and a computational algorithm is formulated to analyze complex seismically isolated superstructures even when undergoing highly-nonlinear phenomena such as uplift. The computational model has the capability of modeling various types of isolation devices with strong nonlinearities, analyzing multiple superstructures （up to five separate superstructures） on multiple bases （up to five bases）, and capturing the effects of lateral loads on bearing axial forces, including bearing uplift. The model developed herein has been utilized to form the software platform 3D-BASIS-ME-MB, which provides the practicing engineering community with a versatile tool for analysis and design of complex structures with modem isolation systems.

Seismic performance evaluation of VCFPB isolated storage tank using real-time hybrid simulation

Variable curvature friction pendulum bearings(VCFPB)effectively reduce the dynamic response of storage tanks induced by earthquakes.Shaking table testing is used to assess the seismic performance of VCFPB isolated storage tanks.However,the vertical pressure and friction coefficient of the scaled VCFPB in the shaking table tests cannot match the equivalent values of these parameters in the prototype.To avoid this drawback,a real-time hybrid simulation(RTHS)test was developed.Using RTHS testing,a 1/8 scaled tank isolated by VCFPB was tested.The experimental results showed that the displacement dynamic magnification factor of VCFPB,peak reduction factors of the acceleration,shear force,and overturning moment at bottom of the tank,were negative exponential functions of the ratio of peak ground acceleration(PGA)and friction coefficient.The peak reduction factors of displacement,acceleration,force and overturning moment,which were obtained from the experimental results,are compared with those calculated by the Housner model.It can be concluded that the Housner model is applicable in estimation of the acceleration,shear force,and overturning moment of liquid storage tank,but not for the sliding displacement of VCFPBs.

罕遇地震下高速铁路大跨矮塔斜拉桥减隔震性能研究

为研究不同减隔震装置对高速铁路大跨矮塔斜拉桥的减隔震机理,以某(90+180+90)m矮塔斜拉桥为研究背景,基于非线性时程分析建立有限元模型,研究摩擦摆支座、黏滞阻尼器和减隔震组合装置的减震效果及桥梁的抗震性能。结果表明:罕遇地震作用下,全桥主塔处采用摩擦摆支座和黏滞阻尼器的组合装置可以有效解决抗震问题,优化后选取摩擦系数为0.06、曲率半径为2 m的摩擦摆支座和阻尼系数为12000 kN·(m·s^(-1))-α、阻尼指数α为0.8的黏滞阻尼器;相比于单独使用摩擦摆支座或黏滞阻尼器,减隔震组合装置可大幅度减小全桥各关键截面的内力、桥墩位移及梁端转角,显著提升桥梁的抗震性能,剪力和弯矩的减震率分别达70.85%和76.94%,桥墩墩顶位移减震率达76.08%;各关键截面安全系数均大于1,结构均处于弹性范围,满足桥梁抗震性能的要求。

基于负刚度装置的超长联大跨连续梁桥地震反应控制研究

为完善超长联大跨连续梁桥的减、隔震技术,将负刚度装置引入到超长联大跨隔震连续梁桥中组成新型减、隔震系统,并与黏滞阻尼器-摩擦摆支座组合减震系统进行比较。基于CSiBridge软件建立全桥有限元模型,负刚度装置采用弹性多段线模拟,摩擦摆支座采用双线性恢复力模型,黏滞阻尼器采用Maxwell模型,输入3条地震波进行非线性时程分析,考查两种新型减、隔震系统下桥梁结构的地震反应,探究负刚度系统及黏滞阻尼器系统对超长联大跨连续梁桥地震反应的控制效果。研究结果表明:负刚度装置与黏滞阻尼器均可以有效地减小超长联大跨隔震连续梁桥的支座位移。负刚度装置对桥墩内力反应及梁体加速度反应的控制优于黏滞阻尼器。负刚度装置在超长联大跨连续梁桥地震反应控制中有较好的应用前景。

基于磁悬浮理论的自适应抗拔摩擦摆隔震支座力学性能研究

为解决摩擦摆隔震支座抗拔能力不足的问题并优化其隔震性能,将传统的摩擦摆支座(FPB)和半主动控制思想相结合,提出一种自适应磁悬浮抗拔摩擦摆隔震支座(AMFPB)。基于磁路理论进行理论分析,推导出U型电磁铁的电磁力公式,以及AMFPB刚度、周期和等效阻尼比计算公式;对U型电磁铁进行位移-电磁力试验分析,建立AMFPB有限元模型,并对不同位移幅值、不同电磁铁匝数和输入电流下支座的滞回特性和抗拔性能进行分析。研究结果表明:U型电磁铁的位移-电磁力试验结果与理论结果吻合度较好,计算得到的AMFPB滞回曲线与数值模拟结果基本相同。AMFPB随滑动位移的增加可调节自身的刚度及耗能,有利于支座位移的控制。

高烈度震区大跨径中承式钢箱系杆拱桥减隔震技术研究

为了研究高强度地震作用下大跨径中承式钢箱系杆拱桥地震响应及减隔震技术,以西双版纳黎明大桥为工程背景,选取类似场地的实际地震动记录作为输入地震波,采用非线性时程分析法,研究支座类型及参数变化对拱桥结构的减隔震效果。结果表明:相比于普通支座,减隔震支座能大幅降低结构内力,但纵向位移有所增加,且摩擦摆支座的减隔震效果要强于铅芯橡胶支座;摩擦摆支座+黏滞阻尼器联合抗震体系能够有效降低纵向和横向位移,进一步能提升桥梁的抗震性能;对联合抗震体系进行参数敏感性分析可知:最佳的参数范围是:摩擦因数为0.04,曲率半径在3 200~4 200 mm,阻尼系数为6 000,阻尼指数在0.2~0.4;在最优抗震体系下,结构位移和内力均显著降低,最大减震率分别达到了75.3%和82.3%,表明该体系大幅提高了拱桥抵抗地震的能力,为同类桥梁减隔震设计提供参考。

高烈度区长联PC连续梁桥减隔震措施分析

为了明确高烈度区长联预应力混凝土(prestressed concrete,PC)连续梁桥滑动摩擦摆式支座的减隔震性能,针对设防烈度为9度的某长联PC连续梁桥,利用CSiBridge软件建立大桥空间梁单元非线性分析模型,以普通球型钢支座地震响应为基准,对比分析铅芯橡胶支座与滑动摩擦摆式支座的减隔震性能,并对滑动摩擦摆式支座的摩擦系数和支座曲率进行参数分析。结果表明:在长联连续梁桥中,相比于铅芯橡胶支座,滑动摩擦摆式支座减隔震效果更好,固定墩内力与变形更小,全桥受力更加均匀合理;对于滑动摩擦摆式支座,摩擦系数越大,长联连续梁固定墩墩底弯矩与墩顶位移越大,摩擦系数变化20%,固定墩墩底弯矩最大值变化约1.67%,墩顶位移极值变化约1.45%;支座曲率半径对长联连续梁地震响应的减隔震性能影响较小,曲率半径增大1.5 m,固定墩墩底弯矩最大值增大约0.97%,固定墩墩顶位移增幅约为0.37%~1.39%。

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。

高速铁路多跨长联矮塔斜拉桥减隔震设计研究

多跨长联连续梁结构存在固定墩地震力大、延性部位震后不易恢复等问题,在高烈度震区抗震设计存在困难。为了解决高速铁路多跨长联矮塔斜拉桥的抗震设计问题,以某(65.65+8×110+65.65) m单索面预应力混凝土矮塔斜拉桥为研究对象,采用非线性时程积分方法,对单固定墩、刚构连续梁和摩擦摆支座隔震3种不同的抗震体系方案进行分析比选。研究结果表明,采用摩擦摆支座隔震体系方案优势明显,在地震作用下,与单固墩体系相比,桥墩横桥向墩底弯矩普遍减小70%以上,固定墩纵桥向墩底弯矩减小约80%;进一步通过摩擦摆隔震支座参数分析,确定了合适的支座参数,获得较好的支座变形量、墩顶剪力,减隔震效果明显。因此,在桥墩剪跨比小、下部结构刚度大的情况下,设置摩擦摆隔震支座后,可显著减小地震时下部结构的地震响应,使各个桥墩受力均匀,同时通过合理的支座设计可满足大震位移需求,并具有足够的自复位能力。

摩擦摆支座在软弱夹层场地地下结构中的减震效果分析

较一般成层场地而言,软弱夹层场地中地下结构抗震与减震问题更为突出。以双层双跨矩形框架地铁车站结构为研究对象,基于有限元软件ABAQUS,建立土-结构体系的静动力耦合有限元分析模型,研究软弱夹层对地铁车站结构的地震响应规律的影响,并对比分析了设置摩擦摆支座的车站结构在均质场地和软弱夹层场地的减震效果。结果表明:软弱夹层穿越地铁车站结构时,结构的整体和中柱的变形以及中柱底部的内力会大幅度增加,且随着夹层厚度增加,结构变形和内力的增加幅度更为明显。在中柱顶部设置摩擦摆支座,中柱的最大位移以及内力值均减小,且软弱夹层场地中摩擦摆支座的减震效果要明显优于一般均质场地,建议在软弱夹层场地地下结构中采用摩擦摆支座进行减震设计。

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。