Bistable Nonlinear Energy Sink Using Magnets and Linear Springs: Application to Structural Seismic Control

Figure 11

Story drift histories of the SDOF primary structure with 50% stiffness loss: (a) Loma Prieta, 0.3 g; (b) Kobe, 0.3 g; (c) Chi-Chi, 0.3 g.

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