In this paper, the authors present the sliding mode control problem of a structure using hedge-algebras-based fuzzy controller considering the impact of time delay (de-sHAC). Controlled model is a structure subjected to earthquake excitations. Numerical simulations are implemented in order to show advantages of the proposed controller. Obtained results include: variation of maximum displacement and maximum absolute acceleration versus time delay; time responses of displacement, absolute acceleration and control force of the structure in the uncontrolled case, the controlled case using the hedge-algebras-based fuzzy controller with input time delay (de-HAC) and the de-sHAC.