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Evaluation of a new proposed seismic isolator for low rise masonry structures

  • Kakolvand, Habibollah (Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University) ;
  • Ghazi, Mohammad (Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University) ;
  • Mehrparvar, Behnam (Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University) ;
  • Parvizi, Soroush (Department of Materials Engineering, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University (SRTTU))
  • Received : 2019.08.19
  • Accepted : 2020.11.21
  • Published : 2021.02.25
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Abstract

Low rise masonry structures are relatively inexpensive and easier to construct compared to other types of structures such as steel and reinforced concrete buildings. However, masonry structures are relatively heavier and less ductile and more vulnerable to damages in earthquakes. In this research, a new innovative low-cost seismic isolator using steel rings (SISR) is employed to reduce the seismic vulnerability of masonry structures. FEA of a masonry structure, made of concrete blocks is used to evaluate the effect of the proposed SISR on the seismic response of the structure. Two systems, fixed base and isolated from the base with the proposed SISRs, are considered. Micro-element approach and ABAQUS software are used for structural modeling. The nonlinear structural parameters of the SISRs, extracted from a recent experimental study by the authors, are used in numerical modeling. The masonry structure is studied in two separate modes, fixed base and isolated base with the proposed SISRs, under Erzincan and Imperial Valley-06 earthquakes. The accelerated response at the roof level, as well as the deformation in the masonry walls, are the parameters to assess the effect of the proposed SISRs. The results show a highly improved performance of the masonry structure with the SISRs.

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