Realistic 3D-shake table tests using E-Defense were conducted for full-scale 5-story building specimens with/without dampers to evaluate seismic performance, using ground motions of scales ranging from minor to catastrophic levels. The building was tested repeatedly, inserting and replacing each of 4 damper types. This paper focuses on the second test conducted with bilinear oil dampers. It discusses damper and building specimen, testing and table control methods, validations of test results, various characteristics and control effects of the oil dampers.
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