Development of hybrid test system for three-dimensional viscoelastic damping frame structures based on Matlab-OpenSees combined programming

Abstract Most of hybrid test researches utilizing OpenSees are based on the hybrid test system framework software OpenFresco. Such software is convenient but can only be connected to specific test control systems, which limits the widespread application of hybrid test. In this paper, a new hybrid test system based on Matlab-OpenSees combined programming is developed, and the details of hybrid test system including core architecture, test facilities and Matlab-OpenSees system are described. Then, the performance verification of test facilities and Matlab-OpenSees system is conducted. Next, the mechanical properties of viscoelastic damper are tested under different amplitudes, frequencies and temperatures. Finally, the hybrid tests of three-dimensional viscoelastic damping structures are implemented by the developed hybrid test system for the first time. The feasibility and accuracy of hybrid test system based on Matlab-OpenSees combined programming are verified by the seismic response comparison of viscoelastic damping structures obtained by the hybrid test and the finite element numerical simulation. A good damping effect of viscoelastic dampers on the structures under earthquake excitation is demonstrated by comparing the results of the damped and undamped structure.

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