Study on the seismic performance of self-centering friction damper with embedded disc springs: Experimental and numerical assessments

Key Points

• Self-centering friction dampers show enhanced seismic performance during dynamic loading, ensuring stability under earthquake conditions.
• In experiments, devices demonstrated an average energy dissipation of 25 kN, indicating robust design effectiveness.
• Assessment utilized both experimental setups and numerical simulations to evaluate seismic behavior and energy dissipation capabilities.
• Findings support the potential for advanced damping technologies, highlighting the need for innovative solutions in earthquake-resistant engineering.