Probabilistic Optimum Base Isolation of Structures
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 109, Issue 3
Abstract
The problem of the optimal base isolation system of multistory shear type buildings has been considered in a probabilistic sense. For white noise ground accelerations the response of the structure relative to the base was minimized subject to constraints on the maximum displacements of the base.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 109 • Issue 3 • March 1983
Pages: 676 - 689
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Published online: Mar 1, 1983
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