Special Issue on Design and Analysis of Structures with Seismic Damping Systems

摘要

The papers in this special issue focus on the theme of design and analysis of structures with seismic damping systems, the intent being to provide a summary of current research activities within the general field of seismic energy dissipation systems. The special issue originated within the ASCE-SEI Task Committee on Supplemental Damping Systems for Seismic Applications, a committee serving under the ASCE-SEI Committee on Seismic Effects. Two members of the task committee, Finley A. Charney and Andrew S. Whittaker, were particularly helpful in developing the special issue, assisting with its early development, and the soliciting manuscript reviews. Their efforts are gratefully acknowledged. In addition, the general membership of the Seismic Effects Committee supported the efforts of the task committee by serving as reviewers for many of the manuscripts. Their collective efforts are sincerely appreciated.