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Discussion of paper ‘Simulation of floor response spectra in shake table experiments’ by G. Maddaloni, K. P. Ryu and A. M. Reinhorn, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics 2011; 40(6): 591‐604
Author(s) -
Huang Baofeng,
Chen Shiming,
Lu Wensheng
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
earthquake engineering and structural dynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.218
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1096-9845
pISSN - 0098-8847
DOI - 10.1002/eqe.1191
Subject(s) - earthquake shaking table , structural engineering , frame (networking) , earthquake engineering , engineering , table (database) , earthquake simulation , response spectrum , seismic analysis , mechanism (biology) , action (physics) , computer science , mechanical engineering , physics , quantum mechanics , data mining
SUMMARY Three main topics including the floor motion action mechanism, the test frame design, and the target spectrum simulation presented in the paper are discussed specifically. Floor motion action mechanism is critical in understanding the seismic performance of architectural nonstructural components. Seismic sensitiveness and earthquake response properties of the nonstructural components should be considered in the design of the test frame for the shaking table test. Target spectrum simulation is also a challenging job in the shaking table test, in which dynamic characteristics of the specimen, performance of the shaking table facilities, and the control techniques should be all considered. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.