A Modified Polynomial Hysteretic Model for Asymmetric Vertical Hysteretic Behavior of Inclined Rubber Bearings

In the field of mechanical engineering, inclined rubber bearings reduce vertical stiffness through tilted arrangement to effectively isolate environmental vibrations. When applied to large-scale structural engineering, however, further attention must be paid to their vertical hysteretic performance under large deformation, so as to provide a basis for three-dimensional seismic isolation analysis of structures. Traditional seismic design often simplifies the vertical constitutive model of bearings as linear, while tests have shown that the vertical behavior of inclined rubber bearings exhibits significant asymmetric hysteretic characteristics, which cannot be accurately described by existing symmetric constitutive models. In this paper, vertical performance tests are further conducted on inclined rubber bearing specimens, and a modified hysteretic polynomial model is proposed to adapt it to the theoretical description of asymmetric vertical hysteretic behavior of inclined rubber bearings. Through parameter modification, device testing, and comparative analysis of results, the accuracy and effectiveness of the model are verified, providing a theoretical basis for its engineering application.