I'm working on behavior of base isolated frame in SAP2000.

For modeling Lead Rubber Bearings, we should use Link Element with nonlinear properties. One the properties we need is Effective Damping Coefficient. for example if the manufacturer of the device has been said that effective damping ratio is equal to 19%, i want to know how should i convert it to effective damping coefficient?

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