Evaluation of arrangements and distributions of fluid viscous dampers on seismic performance for Valley of Mexico
Francisco Bañuelos-García,Jaime De La Colina,David De-León-Escobedo,Marco Escamilla-García
Abstract
Fluid viscous dampers have become increasingly significant in the seismic design and rehabilitation of structures, as these devices can reduce both the response and damage of a structure. In this regard, it is crucial to evaluate the distribution and configuration of these devices within the structure. This paper examines several configurations of linear and non-linear fluid viscous dampers using three steel frames of 9, 16, and 20-storeys subjected to soft-soil earthquakes, such as those affecting the Valley of Mexico City. To evaluate the damper configurations, the seismic performance of the upgraded frames with different damper arrangements is assessed, considering various ratios of supplementary damping. The results indicate that the scissor-type configuration and storey shear strain energy distribution reduce the structural response by up to 80% compared to the diagonal configuration in the studied models.
Key Words
damper configuration; damping coefficient distribution; nonlinear fluid viscous dampers; nonlinear time history analysis
Address
Francisco Bañuelos-García, Jaime De La Colina and David De-León-Escobedo — Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Cerro de Coatepec S/N, Ciudad Universitaria, Toluca 50110, Mexico
Marco Escamilla-García — Instituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, km 4.5 carretera Pachuca-Tulancingo S/N, Mineral de la Reforma 42184, Hidalgo, México
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