This paper proposes a series of so-called stud type passive control systems, each of which consists of an oil-damper and vertical support members, in order to effectively reduce seismic response and damage of wooden houses. The feature of the systems is pre-stressed support members and the pre-stress is able to prevent the support member from local slip and deformation. Static and dynamic loading tests of the systems are carried out and the mechanical behavior such as hysteretic curves, deformation contribution of local member, dynamic properties are discussed.
