Keywords: Mechanical behavior. Multi-spherical sliding isolation bearings. Seismic isolation systems. Passive control. Force-displacement relationship. Friction pendulum bearings. Seismic damping.
Keywords: Dynamic analyses. Models. Friction pendulum bearings. Multi-spherical sliding bearings. Hysteresis. Seismic isolation systems. Shaking table tests. Seismic performance. Abstract: This report ...
Spherical plain bearings and rod ends are used in a variety of applications including building projects, mining & construction machinery, agricultural machines, rail vehicles, trams, sports equipment, ...
Bearings in precision equipment such as computer disk-drive spindles, laser scanners/printers, and gyroscopes, need excellent stiffness and damping qualities to run true at high speeds. Until recently ...