In this study, we develop a base isolation device using SMA wires. Two types of SMA springs are used as softening springs, i.e. ring-type-spring (RTS) and buckling-type-spring (BTS). BTSs’ restoring forces have significant softening characteristics, which suppresses the acceleration transmissibility. Cyclic loading tests are conducted to investigate the durability of the SMA springs. The results show that they have the enough durability for seismic isolation.
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