Vibration Control of Nuclear Power Plant Piping System Using Stockbridge Damper under Earthquakes

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<div>Response of piping system subjected to California earthquake.</div>

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Figure 15: Vibration Control of Nuclear Power Plant Piping System Using Stockbridge Damper under Earthquakes 