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Investigations on a vertical isolation system with quasi-zero stiffness property

  • Zhou, Ying (State Key Laboratory of Disaster Reduction in Civil Engineering, Tongji University) ;
  • Chen, Peng (State Key Laboratory of Disaster Reduction in Civil Engineering, Tongji University)
  • Received : 2019.07.16
  • Accepted : 2019.12.24
  • Published : 2020.05.25
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Abstract

This paper presents a series of experimental and numerical investigations on a vertical isolation system with quasi-zero stiffness (QZS) property. The isolation system comprises a linear helical spring and disk spring. The disk spring is designed to provide variable stiffness to the system. Orthogonal static tests with different design parameters are conducted to verify the mathematical and mechanical models of the isolation system. The deviations between theoretical and test results influenced by the design parameters are summarized. Then, the dynamic tests for the systems with different under-load degrees are performed, including the fast sweeping tests, harmonic excitation tests, and half-sine impact tests. The displacement transmissibility, vibration reduction rate, and free vibration response are calculated. Based on the test results, the variation of the transmission rule is evaluated and the damping magnitudes and types are identified. In addition, the relevant numerical time history responses are calculated considering the nonlinear behavior of the system. The results indicate that the QZS isolation system has a satisfactory isolation effect, while a higher damping level can potentially promote the isolation performance in the low-frequency range. It is also proved that the numerical calculation method accurately predicts the transmission character of the isolation system.

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Acknowledgement

The authors acknowledge the financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51878502).

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