Experimental validation of novel friction damper for anti-seismic control of civil structures

Author: R. di Leo, L. Lecce, R. Pecora and F. Amoroso (Department of Aerospace Engineering, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy)

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28 July 2014

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Experimental validation of novel friction damper for anti-seismic control of civil structures

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R. di Leo, L. Lecce, R. Pecora and F. Amoroso (Department of Aerospace Engineering, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy)
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R. di Leo, L. Lecce, R. Pecora and F. Amoroso (Department of Aerospace Engineering, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy)

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 92, Issue 8, 2014, Page(s) 8

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28 July 2014

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R. di Leo, L. Lecce, R. Pecora and F. Amoroso (Department of Aerospace Engineering, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy)

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 92, Issue 8, 2014, Page(s) 8

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Standard: £10 + VAT
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This work presents a new semi-active friction damper device, based on piezoelectric technology, for the anti-seismic control of civil structures. The proposed device presents an original conceptual layout, characterised by a compact and easy allocation of the piezo actuator which is installed inside the piston of the damper. Theoretical performances were validated by means of experimental tests carried out on a physical prototype, loaded through a hydraulic test machine.

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