Analytical and experimental investigation into the effectiveness of a pendulum dynamic absorber to protect rigid blocks from overturning
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2019.04.011
Abstract: Abstract In this paper the effectiveness of a mass-damper dynamic absorber in preventing rigid blocks from overturning is investigated. The mass-damper is modelled as a pendulum, hinged at the top of the block, with the… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic absorber; mass damper; rigid blocks; blocks overturning ... See more keywords
Modeling Dynamic Behavior of Stacked Sliding-Rocking Rigid Blocks Subjected to Base Excitation
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DOI: 10.1142/s0219455420500704
Abstract: A system of stacked rigid blocks can be found in many applications of non-structural components: a statue resting on the top of a table is such an example. Previous studies usually assume that the ... read more here.
Keywords: stacked sliding; rigid blocks; modeling dynamic; sliding rocking ... See more keywords
Rocking Response of Free-Standing Rigid Blocks on Slopes
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DOI: 10.1142/s0219455420501114
Abstract: Structure, equipment, statue or storage cask may experience free-standing rocking on slopes because of the nonuniform settlement of the base, construction error or foundation failure. The free-stan... read more here.
Keywords: rocking response; standing rigid; free standing; rigid blocks ... See more keywords