Seismic Design Method of Self-Centring-Segment Bridge Piers with Tensile-Type Viscoelastic Dampers

Figure 6

Schematic analytical model of the hybrid system: (a) column of a common self-centring pier; (b) tendons; (c) pier with viscoelastic dampers with longitudinal-direction deformation; (d) pier with viscoelastic dampers with transverse-direction deformation.

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