Three-Dimensional Analysis of Base-Isolated Structures

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Base isolation has become a widely accepted method for earthquake resistant design of structures. However, the research in the field has been generally restricted to one-dimensional motion. Structural response is not limited to this one-dimensional motion, and the torsional effect of multidimensional motion contributes to the horizontal displacements. A three-dimensional structure can not be modeled with multiple one-dimensional analyses; rather, a complete three-dimensional analysis must be undertaken, as shown in this study.Four separate analyses for the calculation of the dynamic response of a base-isolated structure will be presented in this study. The first two analysis procedures are for a single-story base-isolated structure. The last two procedures are for a multi-story base-isolated structure. The first procedure for each structure assumes a fully linear response, in which the bearings and the superstructure remain in the linear elastic range of response. The second procedure

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