This paper describes the analysis and design process for the seismic retrofit using viscoelastic dampers of a four-story steel moment frame structure in the Los Angeles area. An extensive array of linear and non-linear analyses were conducted during the retrofit design process using site specific earthquake demands. Based on the analyses performed, the retrofitted building is expected to perform in conformance with the performance criteria established for this project.
Keywords: Viscoelastic (VE) Dampers, Global Damping, Push-Over Analysis