Adaptive behavior of Double Concave Friction Pendulum bearing and its advantages over Friction Pendulum Systems

Abstract

Double Concave Friction Pendulum (DCFP) bearing is a new generation of friction isolator that contains two separate concave sliding surfaces with different properties. Accommodating enhanced performance, compared to the Friction Pendulum System (FPS), is one of the most important benefits of DCFP. Herein, the seismic behavior of structures isolated by DCFP bearings is compared with the response of the same buildings using the FPS bearing. Accordingly, a series of nonlinear dynamic analyses are carried out under ensembles of ground motions at three different hazard levels (SLE, DBE and MCE). Moreover, the adaptive behavior of DCFP and its advantages in protecting secondary systems is investigated. The probability of exceedance curves of peak roof acceleration, peak inter-story drift and peak isolator displacement is compared for two types of isolation system. The result supports the advantages of DCFP isolation systems. © Sharif University of Technology.