A novel gas spring based negative stiffness mechanism for seismic protection of structures
Georgios Florakis, Ioannis Antoniadis, E.J. Sapountzakis
Topics & Concepts
Structural engineeringRevolute jointStiffnessNatural frequencySpring (device)Mechanism (biology)Finite element methodSuperstructureCompression (physics)EngineeringTransmissibility (structural dynamics)AcousticsMechanical engineeringVibrationMaterials scienceVibration isolationPhysicsComposite materialQuantum mechanicsConstraint (computer-aided design)Vibration Control and Rheological FluidsSeismic Performance and AnalysisDielectric materials and actuators