World Journal of Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Purpose
Traditional
designs
might
not
withstand
earthquake
forces
adequately,
potentially
leading
to
structural
damage.
This
paper
aims
examine
the
impact
of
varying
base
slab
mass
and
number
rubber
layers
in
isolators
on
performance
isolation
systems
improve
seismic
buildings.
Design/methodology/approach
The
isolated
structure
is
modeled
as
a
two-degree
freedom
system,
its
corresponding
equation
motion
established.
Displacement
expressions
for
roof
are
derived
using
mode
superposition
method.
Findings
A
system
improves
buildings’
behavior,
particularly
when
higher
layer
numbers
heavier
assumed.
At
an
excitation
frequency
8
rad/s,
increase
from
9
11
led
30%
reduction
relative
displacement.
6
40%
displacement
was
observed
passing
(mb)
7.5
tons
with
damping
ratios
12%
10%
first
second
modes
30
lower
9.5%
4.2%.
Originality/value
high
ratio
significantly
increases
fixed-base
building.
However,
do
necessarily
lead
better
performance.
Besides,
enhances
dynamic
response
by
shifting
fundamental
away
frequency.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 4047 - 4047
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
With
the
increasing
global
focus
on
energy
efficiency
and
environmental
sustainability,
intelligent
building
materials
such
as
thermochromic
glazing
have
emerged
a
hot
topic
of
research.
The
intent
this
paper
is
to
explore
utilization
gel-type
within
realm
architectural
conservation
calculations.
It
conducts
an
exhaustive
examination
material's
attributes,
its
capacity
for
savings,
obstacles
encountered
in
real-world
applications.
Through
simulation
studies
case
analyses,
assesses
across
various
climates
suggests
strategies
optimization.
study
revealed
that
incorporation
gel-based
leads
marked
reduction
usage
buildings,
improvement
indoor
comfort
levels,
significant
advantages.
