Analysis of seismically‐isolated two‐block systems using a multi–rocking‐body dynamic model

• Published in: Computer-aided civil and infrastructure engineering Vol. 38; no. 12; pp. 1583 - 1604
• Main Authors: Destro Bisol, Giacomo, DeJong, Matthew, Liberatore, Domenico, Sorrentino, Luigi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Amplification; Dynamic models; Dynamic response; Ground motion; Isolators; Multibody systems; Rigid blocks; Seismic isolation

A novel multibody rocking model is developed to investigate the dynamic response of two stacked rigid blocks placed on a linear base isolation device. The model is used to investigate the dynamic response of a realistic statue‐pedestal system subject to pulse‐like ground motions. The analysis shows...