An optimal distribution strategy of the energy dissipation dampers installed in the bottom stories of frame structures was put forward based on dynamic characteristics of base-isolated system. Firstly, the number of stories was defined by calculating the ratio of site characteristic frequency ω and bottom isolation stories natural frequency ωn of energy dissipation structure. Then, with regard to storey drift permissible value, the quantity and installation positions of dampers were defined through several simple calculations. 2 sets of actua...