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<p>The ability of energy dissipation from earthquake force in a controlled and iterative manner will play a vital role in maintaining structural reliability for various forces. High force-to-volume (HF2V) extrusion damper is a promising technology with simple designs, high damping force and achieving design requirements. This paper develops HF2V extrusion damper with multiple toothing configuration for seismic application. The experimental verification has been undertaken on lead extrusion dampers with various frequency range of 0.5 to 2 Hz. The maximum load-carrying capacity is 10.48 kN with strokes up to 5mm are observed with hysteresis loop with some recentering capability has a stiffness value up to 2*106 N/m, and force levels up to 2-10 kN. The maximum load carrying capacity for time history loading for Northridge earthquake is 11.57 kN. The overall findings suggest that silicone sealant may be employed to build and characterize extrusion dampers with maximum energy dissipation and high force/volume interactions. The suggested device may be a potentially effective way to provide additional energy dissipation to structures in seismic zones, according to the mechanical characteristics to the frequency. Additionally, the system can withstand for earthquake time histories, and ensuring maintenance-free operation even in the midst of frequent ground vibration.</p>
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The ability of energy dissipation from earthquake force in a controlled and iterative manner will play a vital role in maintaining structural reliability for various forces. High force-to-volume (HF2V) extrusion damper is a promising technology with simple designs, high damping force and achieving design requirements. This paper develops HF2V extrusion damper with multiple toothing configuration for seismic application. The experimental verification has been undertaken on lead extrusion dampers with various frequency range of 0.5 to 2 Hz. The maximum load-carrying capacity is 10.48 kN with strokes up to 5mm are observed with hysteresis loop with some recentering capability has a stiffness value up to 2*106 N/m, and force levels up to 2-10 kN. The maximum load carrying capacity for time history loading for Northridge earthquake is 11.57 kN. The overall findings suggest that silicone sealant may be employed to build and characterize extrusion dampers with maximum energy dissipation and high force/volume interactions. The suggested device may be a potentially effective way to provide additional energy dissipation to structures in seismic zones, according to the mechanical characteristics to the frequency. Additionally, the system can withstand for earthquake time histories, and ensuring maintenance-free operation even in the midst of frequent ground vibration.

Experimental Investigation of High-Force-To-Volume Extrusion Damper Subjected to Cyclic and Time History Loading

Journal of Applied Engineering Sciences

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The ability of energy dissipation from earthquake force in a controlled and iterative manner will play a vital role in maintaining structural reliability for...

Experimental Investigation of High-Force-To-Volume Extrusion Damper Subjected to Cyclic and Time History Loading

Published Online: Dec 06, 2023

Page range: 183 - 188

Received: Jun 30, 2023

Accepted: Jul 10, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jaes-2023-0023

Keywords
High force to volume, Damper, Cyclic load, Time history load

© 2023 T. Dithurson et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Experimental Investigation of High-Force-To-Volume Extrusion Damper Subjected to Cyclic and Time History Loading

Published Online: Dec 06, 2023

Page range: 183 - 188

Received: Jun 30, 2023

Accepted: Jul 10, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jaes-2023-0023

KeywordsHigh force to volume, Damper, Cyclic load, Time history load

© 2023 T. Dithurson et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
High force to volume, Damper, Cyclic load, Time history load