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UDK: 699.84.001.8:678.7
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Published: Građevinar 62 (2010) 9
Paper type: Original scientific paper
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Viscoelastic properties in seismic insulation

Želimir Šimunić

Abstract

Viscoelastic properties of polymer materials used in earthquake insulation are described through creep and relaxation. A special section is consecrated to dynamic viscoelastic properties. Viscoelastic dampers are presented as an example of the use of viscoelastic properties in seismic devices. The damping quantity is determined through dynamic testing of elastomeric bearings used in seismic insulation.

Keywords
damping quantity, creep, relaxation, seismic insulation, viscoelastic damper, elastomeric bearing, viscoelasticity

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:

Šimunić, Ž.: Viscoelastic properties in seismic insulation, GRAĐEVINAR, 62 (2010) 9

OR:

Šimunić, Ž. (2010). Viscoelastic properties in seismic insulation, GRAĐEVINAR, 62 (9)
Authors:

Želimir Šimunić
University of Zagreb,
Faculty of Civil Engineering