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

Figure 12

Response trends with parameter variations of the SDOF primary structure: (a) Loma Prieta, 0.3 g; (b) Kobe, 0.3 g; (c) Chi-Chi, 0.3 g; (d) Loma Prieta, 0.3 g; (e) Kobe, 0.3 g; (f) Chi-Chi, 0.3 g; (g) Loma Prieta; (h) Kobe; (i) Chi-Chi.

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