@misc{OPUS4-8739,
  title     = {Dimensionen 2-2017: Magazin der FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences - Blackout : Wenn bei uns allen das Licht ausgeht},
  address   = {Aachen},
  organization    = {Aachen / Fachhochschule Aachen},
  pages     = {62 Seiten},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Blackout : Wenn bei uns allen das Licht ausgeht Inhaltsverzeichnis: 06 Wenn im Elfenbeinturm das Licht ausgeht: Zur gesellschaftlichen Verantwortung der Wissenschaft 12 Mekka der Solarforschung: Das Solar-Institut J{\"u}lich feiert Jubil{\"a}um- und blick nach vorn 16 Hinter den Steinen: FH Aachen und die Stiftung Smart Building entwickeln gemeinsam den neuen Studiengang Smart Building Engineering 18 Die Biogaspioniere: Das Institut NOWUM-Energy sucht neue Perspektiven f{\"u}r die Energieerzeugung 22 Elektrisierend: Studentin entwirft Tapuya-B{\"u}hne f{\"u}r Electrisize Festival 24 keep calm and don´t panic 26 Der Markt als Experimentierfeld: Die Wirtschaft wandelt sich - die FH mischt in der Gr{\"u}nderszene mit 30 Mit einem Studium in ein neues Leben: Betreuungskonzept f{\"u}r Gefl{\"u}chtete an der FH Aachen 32 Spuren im Staub 34 Auf Archimedes´ Spuren: Studierende stechen mit Betonkanus in See 36 "Ich investiere in Menschen": Interview mit Alexander Wilden, Inhaber der schwartz Gruppe mit Hauptsitz in Simmerath 40 Wie im richtigen Leben: 10 Jahre pro8: R{\"u}ckblick und Ausblick 42 Zwei Kreuze f{\"u}r die Christuskirche: Entw{\"u}rfe von Architekturstudienden werden umgesetzt 44 Eine gute Ausbildung ist prkatisch: Florian Kessel macht grenz{\"u}berschreitende Karriere 46 Er will das Feuer weitergeben: Holzbaupionier Prof. Hermann Blumer lehrt an der FH 50 Aufwind f{\"u}r innovative Lehre: F{\"u}nf Projekte im Rahmen des SQSL-Programms ausgezeichnet 51 Der einsame Turm: Kopfnuss 52 Vom Winde verweht: Benedikt L{\"o}sch kommt bei der Segelweltmeisterschaft auf Rang 28 54 W{\"u}stensand und fliegende Roboter: Team des MASKOR-Instituts erreicht Finalrunde beim MBZIRC-Wettbewerb 56 Die Rattan-Revolution: Das Start-up "out for space" erfindet den Werkstoff neu},
  language  = {de}
}
@misc{OPUS4-8730,
  title     = {Dimensionen 1-2017 : Magazin der FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences - Struktur und Freiheit},
  address   = {Aachen},
  organization    = {FH Aachen},
  pages     = {64 S.},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Inhalt Dimensionen 01-2017: 6 Struktur und Freiheit : Wie die Digitalisierung die Lehre beeinflusst 12 Wie wir in Zukunft konsumieren : Vom intelligenten K{\"u}hlschrank bis zur selbst gedruckten Brille 16 Baby unter Beobachtung : Forscher der FH decken massive Sicherheitsm{\"a}ngel bei Babymonitoringsystem auf 18 "In unserem Auge ist viel los" : Anissa Frank hat sich in ihrer Bachelorarbeit mit dem Ph{\"a}nomenen des kreisrunden Makulaloches besch{\"a}ftigt 20 \#totallove : Was kommt nach dem "Hotel Total"? 24 Das graue Wunder : Dirk Thal, Leon Bockstegers und Erick Regehr sind {\"u}berzeugt: "Beton kann mehr" 26 Auftrieb : Zwei FH-Innovationen landen beim Luftfahrtkonzern Airbus 30 Ich m{\"o}chte die Kunst demokratisieren : David Gerards bietet K{\"u}nstlern mit dem "Poebel" eine Plattform 32 Zwischen Orient und Okzident : Unterwegs in Marokko 38 Einfach genau hinh{\"o}ren und horchen : Interview mit Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Blome zum Thema Gravitationswellen 42 Die Entdeckung eines Architekten : Auf den Spuren des Architekten Leonardo da Vinci 46 {\"U}ber den D{\"a}chern von Chicago 48 Eine Prothese aus dem 3D-Drucker : Studierende engagieren sich f{\"u}r ein Projekt, das vielen Menschen in Krisenregionen helfen kann 50 Ist der Tod das Ende unserer Pers{\"o}nlichkeit? Prof. Dr. Walter van Laack ist Experte auf dem Gebiet Nahtoderfahrungen 52 Von Aachen in die ganze Welt : Die Summer Schools sind der Exportschlager der FH Aachen 59 Ein Stipendium zum Geburtstag 60 Keine Chance f{\"u}r Shimmy 58 Kopfnuss 61 Neues Buch {\"u}ber Prof. Rudold Schwarz 62 Silber beim PR-Bild-Award 63 Impressum},
  language  = {de}
}
@incollection{KrollLudwigs2017,
  author    = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin},
  title     = {Einleitung vor \S 1297},
  series = {B{\"u}rgerliches Gesetzbuch : Handkommentar mit AGG, EGBGB (Auszug), ErbbauRG, HausratsVO, LPartG, ProdHaftG, UKlaG, VAHRG und WEG},
  booktitle = {B{\"u}rgerliches Gesetzbuch : Handkommentar mit AGG, EGBGB (Auszug), ErbbauRG, HausratsVO, LPartG, ProdHaftG, UKlaG, VAHRG und WEG},
  editor    = {Erman, Walter and Grunewald, Barbara and Maier-Reimer, Georg},
  edition   = {15., neu bearbeitete Auflage},
  publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt},
  address   = {K{\"o}ln},
  isbn      = {978-3-504-47103-3},
  pages     = {4415 -- 4422},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {de}
}
@incollection{KrollLudwigs2017,
  author    = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin},
  title     = {Vorbemerkung vor \S 1297},
  series = {B{\"u}rgerliches Gesetzbuch : Handkommentar mit AGG, EGBGB (Auszug), ErbbauRG, HausratsVO, LPartG, ProdHaftG, UKlaG, VAHRG und WEG},
  booktitle = {B{\"u}rgerliches Gesetzbuch : Handkommentar mit AGG, EGBGB (Auszug), ErbbauRG, HausratsVO, LPartG, ProdHaftG, UKlaG, VAHRG und WEG},
  editor    = {Erman, Walter and Grunewald, Barbara and Maier-Reimer, Georg},
  edition   = {15., neu bearbeitete Auflage},
  publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt},
  address   = {K{\"o}ln},
  isbn      = {978-3-504-47103-3},
  pages     = {4422 -- 4424},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {de}
}
@incollection{KrollLudwigs2017,
  author    = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin},
  title     = {Vorbemerkung vor \S 1353},
  series = {B{\"u}rgerliches Gesetzbuch : Handkommentar mit AGG, EGBGB (Auszug), ErbbauRG, HausratsVO, LPartG, ProdHaftG, UKlaG, VAHRG und WEG},
  booktitle = {B{\"u}rgerliches Gesetzbuch : Handkommentar mit AGG, EGBGB (Auszug), ErbbauRG, HausratsVO, LPartG, ProdHaftG, UKlaG, VAHRG und WEG},
  editor    = {Ermann, Walter and Grunewald, Barbara and Maier-Reimer, Georg},
  edition   = {15., neu bearbeitete Auflage},
  publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt},
  address   = {K{\"o}ln},
  isbn      = {978-3-504-47103-3},
  pages     = {4456 -- 4464},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{AyedStrieganKustereretal.2017,
  author    = {Ayed, Anis Haj and Striegan, Constantin J. D. and Kusterer, Karsten and Funke, Harald and Kazari, M. and Horikawa, Atsushi and Okada, Kunio},
  title     = {Automated design space exploration of the hydrogen fueled "Micromix" combustor technology},
  pages     = {1 -- 8},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Combined with the use of renewable energy sources for its production, Hydrogen represents a possible alternative gas turbine fuel for future low emission power generation. Due to its different physical properties compared to other fuels such as natural gas, well established gas turbine combustion systems cannot be directly applied for Dry Low NOx (DLN) Hydrogen combustion. This makes the development of new combustion technologies an essential and challenging task for the future of hydrogen fueled gas turbines. The newly developed and successfully tested "DLN Micromix" combustion technology offers a great potential to burn hydrogen in gas turbines at very low NOx emissions. Aiming to further develop an existing burner design in terms of increased energy density, a redesign is required in order to stabilise the flames at higher mass flows and to maintain low emission levels. For this purpose, a systematic design exploration has been carried out with the support of CFD and optimisation tools to identify the interactions of geometrical and design parameters on the combustor performance. Aerodynamic effects as well as flame and emission formation are observed and understood time- and cost-efficiently. Correlations between single geometric values, the pressure drop of the burner and NOx production have been identified as a result. This numeric methodology helps to reduce the effort of manufacturing and testing to few designs for single validation campaigns, in order to confirm the flame stability and NOx emissions in a wider operating condition field.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AyedKustererFunkeetal.2017,
  author    = {Ayed, Anis Haj and Kusterer, Karsten and Funke, Harald and Keinz, Jan and Bohn, D.},
  title     = {CFD based exploration of the dry-low-NOx hydrogen micromix combustion technology at increased energy densities},
  series = {Propulsion and Power Research},
  volume    = {6},
  journal   = {Propulsion and Power Research},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  isbn      = {2212-540X},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jppr.2017.01.005},
  pages     = {15 -- 24},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{GaldiHartungDugelay2017,
  author    = {Galdi, Chiara and Hartung, Frank and Dugelay, Jean-Luc},
  title     = {Videos versus still images: Asymmetric sensor pattern noise comparison on mobile phones},
  series = {Electronic Imaging},
  booktitle = {Electronic Imaging},
  publisher = {Society for Imaging Science and Technology},
  address   = {Springfield, Virginia},
  issn      = {2470-1173},
  doi       = {10.2352/ISSN.2470-1173.2017.7.MWSF-331},
  pages     = {100 -- 103},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Nowadays, the most employed devices for recoding videos or capturing images are undoubtedly the smartphones. Our work investigates the application of source camera identification on mobile phones. We present a dataset entirely collected by mobile phones. The dataset contains both still images and videos collected by 67 different smartphones. Part of the images consists in photos of uniform backgrounds, especially collected for the computation of the RSPN. Identifying the source camera given a video is particularly challenging due to the strong video compression. The experiments reported in this paper, show the large variation in performance when testing an highly accurate technique on still images and videos.},
  language  = {en}
}
@techreport{AlbrachtRitzmannKrameretal.2017,
  author    = {Albracht, Kirsten and Ritzmann, Ramona and Kramer, Andreas and Meskemper, Joshua and St{\"a}udle, Benjamin and K{\"u}mmel, Jacob and Freyler, Katrin and Felsenberg, Dieter and Gruber, Marksu and Gollhofer, Albert and Belavy, Daniel},
  title     = {Vorhaben: Muskelkraftgenerierungsf{\"a}higkeit in Mikrogravitation},
  publisher = {Deutsche Sporthochschule K{\"o}ln},
  address   = {Kl{\"o}n},
  doi       = {10.2314/KXP:1670327353},
  pages     = {23 Seiten},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{AlexopoulosHoffschmidt2017,
  author    = {Alexopoulos, Spiros and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard},
  title     = {Advances in solar tower technology},
  series = {Wiley interdisciplinary reviews : Energy and Environment : WIREs},
  volume    = {6},
  journal   = {Wiley interdisciplinary reviews : Energy and Environment : WIREs},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {2041-840X},
  doi       = {10.1002/wene.217},
  pages     = {1 -- 19},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MuschallikMolinnusBongaertsetal.2017,
  author    = {Muschallik, Lukas and Molinnus, Denise and Bongaerts, Johannes and Pohl, Martina and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Siegert, Petra and Selmer, Thorsten},
  title     = {(R,R)-Butane-2,3-diol Dehydrogenase from Bacillus clausii DSM 8716T: Cloning and Expression of the bdhA-Gene, and Initial Characterization of Enzyme},
  series = {Journal of Biotechnology},
  volume    = {258},
  journal   = {Journal of Biotechnology},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0168-1656},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiotec.2017.07.020},
  pages     = {41 -- 50},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {The gene encoding a putative (R,R)-butane-2,3-diol dehydrogenase (bdhA) from Bacillus clausii DSM 8716T was isolated, sequenced and expressed in Escherichia coli. The amino acid sequence of the encoded protein is only distantly related to previously studied enzymes (identity 33-43\%) and exhibited some uncharted peculiarities. An N-terminally StrepII-tagged enzyme variant was purified and initially characterized. The isolated enzyme catalyzed the (R)-specific oxidation of (R,R)- and meso-butane-2,3-diol to (R)- and (S)-acetoin with specific activities of 12 U/mg and 23 U/mg, respectively. Likewise, racemic acetoin was reduced with a specific activity of up to 115 U/mg yielding a mixture of (R,R)- and meso-butane-2,3-diol, while the enzyme reduced butane-2,3-dione (Vmax 74 U/mg) solely to (R,R)-butane-2,3-diol via (R)-acetoin. For these reactions only activity with the co-substrates NADH/NAD+ was observed. The enzyme accepted a selection of vicinal diketones, α-hydroxy ketones and vicinal diols as alternative substrates. Although the physiological function of the enzyme in B. clausii remains elusive, the data presented herein clearly demonstrates that the encoded enzyme is a genuine (R,R)-butane-2,3-diol dehydrogenase with potential for applications in biocatalysis and sensor development.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{FunkeBeckmannKeinzetal.2017,
  author    = {Funke, Harald and Beckmann, Nils and Keinz, Jan and Abanteriba, Sylvester},
  title     = {Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of a Dual-Fuel Dry-Low-NOx Micromix Combustor for Industrial Gas Turbine Applications},
  series = {Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2017: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition. Volume 4B: Combustion, Fuels and Emissions. Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. June 26-30, 2017},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2017: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition. Volume 4B: Combustion, Fuels and Emissions. Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. June 26-30, 2017},
  publisher = {ASME},
  address   = {New York},
  isbn      = {978-0-7918-5085-5},
  doi       = {10.1115/GT2017-64795},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {The Dry-Low-NOx (DLN) Micromix combustion technology has been developed originally as a low emission alternative for industrial gas turbine combustors fueled with hydrogen. Currently the ongoing research process targets flexible fuel operation with hydrogen and syngas fuel. The non-premixed combustion process features jet-in-crossflow-mixing of fuel and oxidizer and combustion through multiple miniaturized flames. The miniaturization of the flames leads to a significant reduction of NOx emissions due to the very short residence time of reactants in the flame. The paper presents the results of a numerical and experimental combustor test campaign. It is conducted as part of an integration study for a dual-fuel (H2 and H2/CO 90/10 Vol.\%) Micromix combustion chamber prototype for application under full scale, pressurized gas turbine conditions in the auxiliary power unit Honeywell Garrett GTCP 36-300. In the presented experimental studies, the integration-optimized dual-fuel Micromix combustor geometry is tested at atmospheric pressure over a range of gas turbine operating conditions with hydrogen and syngas fuel. The experimental investigations are supported by numerical combustion and flow simulations. For validation, the results of experimental exhaust gas analyses are applied. Despite the significantly differing fuel characteristics between pure hydrogen and hydrogen-rich syngas the evaluated dual-fuel Micromix prototype shows a significant low NOx performance and high combustion efficiency. The combustor features an increased energy density that benefits manufacturing complexity and costs.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Czupalla2017,
  author    = {Czupalla, Markus},
  title     = {Ein Garten im Weltraum},
  series = {Spektrum der Wissenschaft},
  journal   = {Spektrum der Wissenschaft},
  publisher = {Spektrum-der-Wiss.-Verl.-Ges.},
  address   = {Heidelberg},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{SeifarthGrosseGrossmannetal.2017,
  author    = {Seifarth, Volker and Grosse, Joachim O. and Grossmann, Matthias and Janke, Heinz Peter and Arndt, Patrick and Koch, Sabine and Epple, Matthias and Artmann, Gerhard and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Mechanical induction of bi-directional orientation of primary porcine bladder smooth muscle cells in tubular fibrin-poly(vinylidene fluoride) scaffolds for ureteral and urethral repair using cyclic and focal balloon catheter stimulation},
  series = {Journal of Biomaterials Applications},
  volume    = {32},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomaterials Applications},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Sage},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1530-8022},
  doi       = {10.1177/0885328217723178},
  pages     = {321 -- 330},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BaringhausGaigall2017,
  author    = {Baringhaus, Ludwig and Gaigall, Daniel},
  title     = {On Hotelling's T² test in a special paired sample case},
  series = {Communications in Statistics - Theory and Methods},
  volume    = {48},
  journal   = {Communications in Statistics - Theory and Methods},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1532-415X},
  doi       = {10.1080/03610926.2017.1408828},
  pages     = {257 -- 267},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {In a special paired sample case, Hotelling's T² test based on the differences of the paired random vectors is the likelihood ratio test for testing the hypothesis that the paired random vectors have the same mean; with respect to a special group of affine linear transformations it is the uniformly most powerful invariant test for the general alternative of a difference in mean. We present an elementary straightforward proof of this result. The likelihood ratio test for testing the hypothesis that the covariance structure is of the assumed special form is derived and discussed. Applications to real data are given.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BaringhausGaigall2017,
  author    = {Baringhaus, Ludwig and Gaigall, Daniel},
  title     = {Hotelling's T² tests in paired and independent survey samples: An efficiency comparison},
  series = {Journal of Multivariate Analysis},
  volume    = {2017},
  journal   = {Journal of Multivariate Analysis},
  number    = {154},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0047-259X},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jmva.2016.11.004},
  pages     = {177 -- 198},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Hotelling's T² tests in paired and independent survey samples are compared using the traditional asymptotic efficiency concepts of Hodges-Lehmann, Bahadur and Pitman, as well as through criteria based on the volumes of corresponding confidence regions. Conditions characterizing the superiority of a procedure are given in terms of population canonical correlation type coefficients. Statistical tests for checking these conditions are developed. Test statistics based on the eigenvalues of a symmetrized sample cross-covariance matrix are suggested, as well as test statistics based on sample canonical correlation type coefficients.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KreyerEsch2017,
  author    = {Kreyer, J{\"o}rg and Esch, Thomas},
  title     = {Simulation Tool for Predictive Control Strategies for an ORCSystem in Heavy Duty Vehicles},
  series = {European GT Conference 2017},
  booktitle = {European GT Conference 2017},
  pages     = {16 Seiten},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Scientific questions - How can a non-stationary heat offering in the commercial vehicle be used to reduce fuel consumption? - Which potentials offer route and environmental information among with predicted speed and load trajectories to increase the efficiency of a ORC-System? Methods - Desktop bound holistic simulation model for a heavy duty truck incl. an ORC System - Prediction of massflows, temperatures and mixture quality (AFR) of exhaust gas},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{KubalskiButenwegMarinkovićetal.2017,
  author    = {Kubalski, T. and Butenweg, Christoph and Marinković, Marko and Klinkel, S.},
  title     = {Investigation Of The Seismic Behaviour Of Infill Masonry Using Numerical Modelling Approaches},
  series = {16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 16WCEE 2017 Santiago Chile, January 9th to 13th 2017},
  booktitle = {16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 16WCEE 2017 Santiago Chile, January 9th to 13th 2017},
  publisher = {Chilean Association on Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (ACHISINA)},
  pages     = {1 -- 11},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Masonry is a widely spread construction type which is used all over the world for different types of structures. Due to its simple and cheap construction, it is used as non-structural as well as structural element. In frame structures, such as reinforced concrete frames, masonry may be used as infill. While the bare frame itself is able to carry the loads when it comes to seismic events, the infilled frame is not able to warp freely due to the constrained movement. This restraint results in a complex interaction between the infill and the surrounding frame, which may lead to severe damage to the infill as well as the surrounding frame. The interaction is studied in different projects and effective approaches for the description of the behavior are still lacking. Experimental programs are usually quite expensive, while numerical models, once validated, do offer an efficient approach for the investigation of the interaction when horizontally loaded. In order to study the numerous parameters influencing the seismic load bearing behavior, numerical models may be used. Therefore, this contribution presents a numerical approach for the simulation of infill masonry in reinforced concrete frames. Both parts, the surrounding frame as well as the infill are represented by micro modelling approaches to correctly take into account the different types of failure. The adopted numerical model describes the inelastic behavior of the system, as indicated by the obtained results of the overall structural response as well as the formation of damage in the infilled wall. Comparison of the numerical and experimental results highlights the valuable contribution of numerical simulations in the study and design of infilled frames. As damage of the infill masonry may occur in-plane due to the interaction as well as out-of-plane due to the low vertical load, both directions of loading are investigated.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{RajanButenwegDalgueretal.2017,
  author    = {Rajan, S. and Butenweg, Christoph and Dalguer, L. A. and An, J. H. and Renault, P. and Klinkel, S.},
  title     = {Fragility curves for a three-storey reinforced concrete test structure of the international benchmark SMART 2013},
  series = {16th World Conference on Earthquake, 16WCEE 2017 Santiago Chile, January 9th to 13th 2017},
  booktitle = {16th World Conference on Earthquake, 16WCEE 2017 Santiago Chile, January 9th to 13th 2017},
  publisher = {Chilean Association on Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (ACHISINA)},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{RosinMykoniouButenweg2017,
  author    = {Rosin, J. and Mykoniou, K. and Butenweg, Christoph},
  title     = {Analysis Of Base Isolated Liquid Storage Tanks With 3D Fsi-Analysis As Well As Simplified Approaches},
  series = {16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 16WCEE 2017 Santiago Chile, January 9th to 13th 2017},
  booktitle = {16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 16WCEE 2017 Santiago Chile, January 9th to 13th 2017},
  publisher = {Chilean Association on Seismology and Earthquake Engineering (ACHISINA)},
  pages     = {1 -- 14},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {Tanks are preferably designed, for cost-saving reasons, as circular, cylindrical, thin-walled shells. In case of seismic excitation, these constructions are highly vulnerable to stability failures. An earthquake-resistant design of rigidly supported tanks for high seismic loading demands, however, uneconomic wall thicknesses. A cost-effective alternative can be provided by base isolation systems. In this paper, a simplified seismic design procedure for base isolated tanks is introduced, by appropriately modifying the standard mechanical model for flexible, rigidly supported tanks. The non-linear behavior of conventional base isolation systems becomes an integral part of a proposed simplified process, which enables the assessment of the reduced hydrodynamic forces acting on the tank walls and the corresponding stress distribution. The impulsive and convective actions of the liquid are taken into account. The validity of this approach is evaluated by employing a non-linear fluid-structure interaction algorithm of finite element method. Special focus is placed on the boundary conditions imposed from the base isolation and the resulting hydrodynamic pressures. Both horizontal and vertical component of ground motion are considered in order to study the principal effects of the base isolation on the pressure distribution of the tank walls. The induced rocking effects associated with elastomeric bearings are discussed. The results manifest that base isolated tanks can be designed for seismic loads by means of the proposed procedure with sufficient accuracy, allowing to dispense with numerically expensive techniques.},
  language  = {en}
}