Abstract: The estimation of reliability of system subjected to earthquake excitations is an important problem for aseismic design. The reliability of such system should be evaluated in probabilistic manner. ...

Abstract: The dynamic vibration absorber is a device for reducing the vibration of many structures and mechanical equipment. It consists of a small mass which is attached to the primary vibrating system ...

Abstract: This paper deals with steady-state response of the piping system with nonlinear support having hysteresis damping characteristics. Considering the energy loss for contact with a support, an ...