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Performance analysis of base-isolated structures in mitigating underground blast-induced ground motion effects: A
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Summary
Base isolation effectively reduces ground motion from underground blasts on structures. Optimizing base isolator parameters and considering the ground medium enhances protection against blast-induced vibrations for safer structural designs.
Area of Science:
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Earthquake Engineering
Background:
- Underground blasts generate significant ground motion that can damage superstructures.
- Base isolation is a technique used to protect structures from ground vibrations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of base isolation in mitigating blast-induced ground motion.
- To analyze the influence of base isolator parameters and ground medium on structural response.
Main Methods:
- Parametric analysis of base isolated structures under various blast scenarios.
- Newmark's time step integration method for calculating structural response.
- Evaluation of absolute acceleration and isolator displacement.
Main Results:
- Base isolation significantly reduces blast-induced vibrations.
- Ground medium, particularly soil-rock interfaces, reduces floor acceleration.
- The N-Z bearing system effectively mitigates dynamic response in different ground media.
Conclusions:
- Base isolation is a viable strategy for blast mitigation.
- Site-specific ground conditions and appropriate base isolator design are crucial for optimal protection.
- Findings inform the development of advanced blast-resistant structural designs.
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