Numerical and Analytical Study of the Effect of Force Direction on the Cyclic Performance of Angled U-Shaped Dampers
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DOI: 10.1080/13632469.2025.2555008
Abstract: ABSTRACT In this study, the cyclic behavior of angled U-shaped dampers with varying loading directions was investigated numerically. Accordingly, after validating the numerical model, the effects of damper dimensions on its cyclic parameters were investigated.… read more here.
Keywords: direction; force; shaped dampers; angled shaped ... See more keywords
Finite Element Modeling and Performance Evaluation of a Novel 3D Isolation Bearing
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings15142553
Abstract: A numerical investigation is conducted to examine the mechanical properties of a novel three-dimensional (3D) isolation bearing. This device is primarily composed of a lead rubber bearing (LRB), disc springs, and U-shaped dampers. A finite… read more here.
Keywords: energy dissipation; performance; isolation bearing; shaped dampers ... See more keywords