多层建筑结构水平剪扭-竖向地震反应的智能复合隔震控制

本文在提出了“碟形弹簧-橡胶隔震垫”和MR阻尼器组合而成的智能复合隔震系统的基础上，建立了智能复合隔震系统对多层建筑结构“水平剪扭-竖向”地震反应控制的设计计算方法。提出了智能复合隔震系统对建筑结构水平地震反应的模糊半主动控制策略和对建筑结构竖向地震反应的被动控制方法。以一个五层框架结构为例进行了仿真分析。分析结果表明，本文提出的智能复合隔震系统是一种十分简单和有效的隔震系统。它可克服建筑结构常规隔震系统的两个主要缺点，有效地抑制多层建筑结构的多维地震反应。     

Multifunctional vibration–absorption RC megaframe structures and their seismic responses

The multifunctional vibration–absorption RC megaframe structures, which act as tuned mass dampers, base isolators and damping energy‐dissipaters, are presented. The proposed systems are essentially different from the normal megaframe structures in earthquake responses, failure mechanism, and theoretical model of seismic design. The elasto‐plastic dynamic analyses show that the earthquake responses of the multifunctional vibration–absorption RC megaframe structures decrease significantly in comparison with the normal megaframe structures, namely 60–80 per cent decrease of the earthquake responses of the major frames and 70–90 per cent decrease of the ones of the minor frames. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Evaluation of horizontal stiffness of fibre‐reinforced elastomeric isolators

Unbonded fibre‐reinforced elastomeric isolator (U‐FREI) is relatively new seismic base isolator in which fibre layers are used as reinforcement to replace steel shims as are normally used in conventional isolators. Further, the top and bottom end steel connector plates of conventional isolators are also removed. In general, the horizontal response of U‐FREI is nonlinear because of reduction in contact area due to rollover deformation and reduction in shear modulus of isolator under large deformation. Thus, evaluation of horizontal stiffness of U‐FREI is a challenging problem. Most previous studies were focused on the investigation of horizontal response of scaled models of U‐FREIs with low shape factors. A few analytical approaches were suggested for predicting the horizontal response of U‐FREI; but their results were not in good agreement with experimental observations. In the present study, the horizontal responses of prototype U‐FREIs are evaluated under a constant vertical pressure and cyclic loading using both experiments and finite element analysis. Prototype U‐FREIs with different shear moduli and with different shape factors are considered. Finite element simulations of corresponding bonded FREIs are also performed under the same loadings as in U‐FREIs. A rational analytical approach including the influence of rollover deformation and simultaneous reduction in shear modulus is proposed as a basic analytical tool for predicting the horizontal stiffness of FREIs (both bonded and unbonded). It is in reasonably good agreement with the results obtained from experiments and numerical analysis. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

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

The complexity of modern 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 modern isolation systems.     

隔震结构系列研究及在甘肃的工程应用

针对叠层橡胶支座基础隔震体系的性能、分析与设计等，介绍了由笔者所在课题组完成的寒冷环境下叠层橡胶隔震支座力学性能试验研究的成果、实振型分解法分析非比例阻尼隔震结构动力响应、隔震结构动力分析软件、橡胶隔震器与地下室悬臂柱串联后所组成的结构系统动力稳定性、高烈度区使用智能隔震体系的控制算法及甘肃省隔震构造图集等研究成果。同时介绍了本课题组负责设计的甘肃省叠层橡胶支座隔震体系的若干工程简况。     

Adjustable vertical vibration isolator with a variable ellipse curve mechanism

This paper presents a passive vertical quasi‐zero‐stiffness vibration isolator intended for relatively small objects. The present isolator has features of compactness, long stroke, and adjustability to various load capabilities. To realize these features, we use constant‐force springs, which sustain constant load regardless of their elongation, and propose a variable ellipse curve mechanism that is inspired by the principle of ellipsographs. The variable ellipse curve mechanism can convert the restoring force of the horizontally placed constant‐force springs to the vertical restoring force of the vibration isolator. At the same time as converting the direction, the vertical restoring force can be adjusted by changing the ratio of the semi‐minor axis to the semi‐major one of the ellipse. In this study, a prototype of a class of quasi‐zero‐stiffness vibration isolator with the proposed variable ellipse curve mechanism is created. Shaking table tests are performed to demonstrate the efficacy of the present mechanism, where the prototype is subjected to various sinusoidal and earthquake ground motions. It is demonstrated through the shaking table tests that the prototype can reduce the response acceleration within the same specified tolerance even when the mass of the vibration isolated object is changed. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Seismic response of rotating machines–structure–RFBI systems

The seismic response of a critical rotating machine either rigidly attached to a floor or independently isolated housed within an initially aseismically designed or uncontrolled structure are investigated. A particular isolation system, the Resilient‐Friction Base Isolator (RFBI), is employed. Finite element formulations of a rotor‐disk‐bearing model on a rigid base are developed. The equations of motion for the combined rotating machine–structure–RFBI systems are presented. Parametric studies are performed to investigate the effects of variations in system physical properties including friction coefficient, mass ratio, shaft flexibility, bearing rigidity, bearing damping and speed of rotation on the response of rotating machines for the combined rotating machine–structure–isolator systems. Comparative studies in the peak response of the rotating machine supported on various isolation systems and the corresponding fixed base system are carried out. The study indicates that the Resilient‐Friction Base Isolator can significantly reduce the seismic response of rotating components to potentially damaging ground excitations. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

昆明长水国际机场航站楼隔震橡胶支座更换技术

本文介绍了昆明长水国际机场航站楼1m直径隔震橡胶支座的更换技术。针对机场航站楼隔震承台轴力不同,隔震橡胶支座自重大,人工无法移动,且隔震层上下承台之间距离小等实际情况,定制了特殊的柴油机械传动叉车和液压千斤顶。更换支座的上承台顶升与周边上承台的顶升采用异步顶升方法。本文介绍了异步顶升方法千斤顶的布置和上承台顶升位移限值的确定方法。通过现场测量上法兰板螺栓孔在下法兰板投影的位置,按照投影位置加工上法兰板螺栓孔的方法,解决了由于隔震支座发生水平剪切变形使上下法兰板孔竖向不对齐的问题。通过两个措施大大减小了上承台顶升高度:（1）提前施加压力,减小了新支座的高度;（2）把旧隔震支座上下法兰板连接起来,阻止了支座竖向压缩变形的恢复。该技术成功应用于昆明长水国际机场42个侧鼓变形隔震橡胶支座的更换。该技术简单、经济、可行,可为其他工程隔震橡胶支座更换提供借鉴,为相关规范标准的制定提供参考。     

Performance of a guideway seismic isolator with magnetic springs for precision machinery

This paper proposes the use of the nonlinear restoring force in an isolation system to improve the performance of a seismic isolator. Nonlinear magnetic springs applied to guideway sliding isolators (GSI) that protect precision machinery against seismic motion were studied. The magnetic springs use a non‐contact magnetic repulsion force to achieve a nonlinear property. A numerical simulation model of the GSI system using step‐by‐step integration in the time domain was developed. A full‐scale shaking table test was performed to verify the accuracy of the numerical model. Simulation and experimental results show that the GSI system with magnetic springs has good performance when subjected to floor vibrations during earthquakes. A parametric analysis of the magnetic springs in the GSI system under seismic motion was theoretically investigated. It was found that sufficient magnetic forces can diminish the system relative displacements. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.