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Integrated Seismic Design of Structure and Control Systems

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  • Explains how to achieve seismic protection through integrated design of structural systems including viscous and viscoelastic dampers
  • Includes introductory chapters on passive structural control and passive energy dissipation devices
  • Describes how to apply the optimal integrated design methodology and its relevance to retrofitting of existing buildings

Part of the book series: Springer Tracts in Mechanical Engineering (STME)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Passive Structural Control

    • Paolo Castaldo
    Pages 1-19
  3. Passive Energy Dissipation Devices

    • Paolo Castaldo
    Pages 21-62
  4. Back Matter

    Pages 219-220

About this book

The structural optimization procedure presented in this book makes it possible to achieve seismic protection through integrated structural/control system design. In particular, it is explained how slender structural systems with a high seismic performance can be achieved through inclusion of viscous and viscoelastic dampers as an integral part of the system. Readers are provided with essential introductory information on passive structural control and passive energy dissipation systems. Dynamic analyses of both single and multiple degree of freedom systems are performed in order to verify the achievement of pre-assigned performance targets, and it is explained how the optimal integrated design methodology, also relevant to retrofitting of existing buildings, should be applied. The book illustrates how structural control research is opening up new possibilities in structural forms and configurations without compromising structural performance.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Civil Engineering, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy

    Paolo Castaldo

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eBook USD 84.99
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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