Research Article

Stochastic Optimization of a Nonlinear Base Isolation System with LRB and EIMD for Building Structures

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Validation of the EIMD model (parameters of the EIMD prototype: , , and ; sinusoidal excitation frequency: 1 Hz, displacement amplitude: 5 mm). (a) Experimental setup; (b) comparison of predicted and measured hysteretic curve of the EIMD.
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