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Indexed by: Conference Paper

Date of Publication: 2012-01-01

Included Journals: Scopus、CPCI-S

Volume: 1479

Issue: 1

Page Number: 2126-2129

Key Words: Location optimization; force analogy method; location index; viscoelastic damper

Abstract: A new mathematic model of location optimization for viscoelastic dampers is established through energy analysis based on force analogy method. Three working conditions (three lower limits of the new location index) as well as four ground motions are considered in this study, using MATLAB and SAP2000 in programming and verifying. This paper deals with the optimal placement of viscoelastic dampers and step-by-step time history analyses are carried out. Numerical analysis is illustrated to verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the new mathematic model for structural control. In addition, not only the optimal placement method using force analogy method can confirm dampers' locations all at once and be accurate to each span, but also it is without circular calculating. At last, a few helpful conclusions on viscoelastic dampers' optimal placement are made.