Research Article

Optimal Damper Slip Force for Vibration Control Structures Incorporating Friction Device with Sway-Rocking Motion Obtained Using Shaking Table Tests

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Conceptual diagrams of evaluation of slip force of the friction device based on response hysteresis loops of superstructure. Hysteresis loops of (a) superstructure and (b) friction device force.
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