Hi,
How to install the rubber or friction isolator in the 7th storey in SAP2000?
Dear Mr Alalwan,
you would have two nodes created/modelled at the 7th storey, wherever you wish to insert the rubber or friction isolator (immediately below the floor-slab). Between these two nodes, add an element having Bouc-Wen (uni- or bi-directional) properties assigned. The parameters of the Bouc-Wen model can be assigned based on whether you are inserting an elastomeric (rubber) isolation system or a friction (sliding) isolation system. Host of literature is available on the storey isolation that would help you know more about the modelling explained above.
Hope this helps. All the best.
With best regards,
Vasant Matsagar.
Dear Rakan Alalwan,
It is very easy to do. All what you need is to open and read the corresponding instructions in the books provided by the seller of SAP2000. Be careful during application of these instructions because the accuracy of your analysis will depend on whether you are modelling linear or non-linear behavior of seismic isolators.
Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Mikayel Melkumyan
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