Abstract: Base isolation systems (BISs) are used to isolate equipment or structures from vibration sources; however, the reduction in transmitted loads with the BIS can come at the cost of large isolation layer displacements. The ...

Abstract: Strongback braced frames (SBFs) are a relatively new structural system intended to reduce structural damage during seismic events and improve resilience. SBFs combine buckling-restrained braces, which provide the primary ...

Abstract: The nonlinear energy sink (NES) is a fully passive attachment used to rapidly dissipate a significant portion of energy induced in a linear primary structure to which it is attached. In this study, the performance of a ...