Finite element formulations and theoretical study for variable curvature friction pendulum system - Tsai, C.S.; Chiang, Tsu-Cheng; Chen, Bo-Jen (Engineering structures, 2003)
Keywords: Applied sciences; Base isolation; Buildings. Public works; Exact sciences and technology; Finite element formulations; Geotechnics; Miscellaneous; Stresses. Safety; Structural analysis. Stresses; Structural control; Structure-soil interaction; VCFPS; Base isolation; Finite element formulations; VCFPS; Structural control; Structural design; Earthquake engineering; Tetrafluoroethylene polymer; Theoretical study; Shear force; Implementation; Seismic design code; Finite element method; Friction; Numerical simulation; Vibration control; Structure soil interaction; Pendulum; Base insulation; Slip surface