Research Article

A New Assessment in the Simultaneous Optimization of Friction Dampers in Plane and Spatial Civil Structures

Table 4

Optimal force and placement of friction dampers for rock soil.

RunOptimal position Optimal friction forces [kN]Maximum displacement at Node 44 Reduction (%)

-Without dampersUncontrolled structure-

RunOptimal Position Optimal friction forces [kN]Maximum interstorey drift [m]Reduction (%)

-Without dampersUncontrolled structure-