Effect of U-Shaped Metallic Dampers on the Seismic Performance of Steel Structures Based on Endurance-Time Analysis

Seismic performance of steel moment-resisting frames is investigated through the incorporation of U-shaped metallic dampers. The primary objective is to assess the effectiveness of these dampers in mitigating seismic responses by utilizing various analysis techniques. Two representative structural configurations (5 and 10-story) are studied in both damped and undamped states to reveal the impact of dampers on seismic response reduction. The study utilizes the endurance time analysis (ETA) method, known for its efficiency in evaluating structural seismic performance. To validate the analysis results, a benchmark comparison is made through nonlinear time history analysis (NTHA). Incremental dynamic analysis (IDA) is also conducted to assess structures’ intensity measures with respect to their damage intensity index. The findings demonstrate that U-shaped metallic dampers substantially reduce inter-story drift and story shear forces. Importantly, a close alignment between the results obtained from ETA and NTHA underscores the reliability of the former in assessing seismic performance with supplemental damping devices.