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Test and numerical simulation of a new type of hybrid control technique

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In this paper, a new hybrid control technique, based on a combination of base-isolation and semi-active variable stiffness/damping in a superstructure, is presented. To illustrate the efficiency of the proposed control system, model tests on a mini-electromagnetic shaking table and a numerical simulation were performed. The test and numerical calculation results indicate that this new hybrid control mode with additional damping and smaller additional stiffness can achieve a better control efficiency.

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  1. Institute of Engineering Mechanics, China Earthquake Administration, 150080, Harbin, China

    Meng Qingli (Associate Professor), Zhang Minzheng (Professor) & Cheng Dong (Postgraduate)

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  1. Meng Qingli
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Correspondence to Meng Qingli.

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Supported by: Societal Commonweal Fund Project (2001DIB20098); Earthquake Science Associate Fund (603011)

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Meng, Q., Zhang, M. & Cheng, D. Test and numerical simulation of a new type of hybrid control technique. Earthq. Engin. Engin. Vib. 4, 305–310 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11803-005-0014-y

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