Investigating the Effective Parameters on the Performance of hybrid lead rubber bearing system with shape memory alloy

In this research, numerical analysis of the hybrid lead rubber bearing system with shape memory alloy was investigated by Abaqus software and the effectiveness of various parameters on its performance was examined. The parameters studied are the bearing dimensions, the type of shape memory alloy and its cross-sectional area, the lead core diameter, the thickness of the rubber layer and the compressive stress. In this hybrid bearing, memorable form shape memory alloy are used as a recovery unit and lead core is used as a unit of energy dissipation. For this purpose, a finite element model of the bearing is modeled using the Abaqus software and the effect of the various parameters mentioned on the bearing performance has been investigated. The results show that the structures equipped with this bearing have better seismic performance than lead rubber bearing. Finally, depending on what kind of performance is required from the bearing, the parameters can be obtained optimally. As a result, in order to achieve a combination of behavior, both the suitable absorption capacity of lead and the recentring property of the shape memory alloy, it is necessary to balance the stiffness between the lead core and the shape memory alloy wire.