Manuel Ferretti

Seismic performance of base-isolated rigid-block systems enhanced by parallel tuned mass damper–inerter arrays

This study investigates the seismic performance of rigid-block-like structures equipped with a base isolation system enhanced by an array of parallel tuned mass damper–inerter devices (TMDIs). The protected structure, a typical data-center server rack, is modeled as a rigid cabinet that may experience uplift, rocking m...