Seismic design of steel MRFs with elastomeric dampers
Abstract
A performance based design method for the effective use of elastomeric dampers in the seismic retrofit of existing steel special moment resisting frames (SMRFs) and the design of new steel SMRFs is presented. A simplified design procedure (SDP) is used to determine the sizes of the dampers and braces. Nonlinear dynamic time history analyses show that SMRFs with dampers and braces designed using the SDP achieve the specified seismic performance objectives, and that elastomeric dampers are more effective when used in a more flexible SMRF.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Seismic Performance and Analysis
Vibration Control and Rheological Fluids
Seismic and Structural Analysis of Tall Buildings
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 737–744
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter