Seismic Behavior of Posttensioned Concrete Bridge Piers with External Viscoelastic Dampers

Figure 3

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

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