Seismic assessment and rehabilitation
Seismic Rehabilitation Project
Engineering problem. Rehabilitation using base isolation and viscous dampers; construction support.
Structural system. Base isolation and viscous dampers
Role and methods. Assessment; rehabilitation design; construction supervision
Engineering problem: improving the seismic performance of an existing building where a conventional strengthening scheme was not the preferred solution.
Methodology: assessment of the existing structure, design of a base-isolation scheme with viscous dampers, and follow-through during construction.
Role: assessment, rehabilitation design, and construction support. Outcome: a rehabilitation scheme based on isolation and supplemental damping.