Seismic isolation has emerged as a pivotal strategy in mitigating earthquake-induced damage by decoupling structures from ground motions. Recent advancements encompass both experimental and numerical ...

NZ researchers say that waste tires could be reused as seismic isolation for medium-rise buildings. As in most nations formed near fault lines, earthquakes are seen as a part of life in New Zealand, ...

Base isolation is a method for moderating the effects of earthquakes on buildings. Isolator devices (either elastic or sliding) are installed between the foundation and the building superstructure.

The study of seismic isolation systems has markedly advanced in recent decades, offering innovative pathways to shield structures and sensitive equipment from earthquake-induced forces. At its core, ...

Keywords: Seismic isolation, nuclear power plants, risk analysis, fragility analysis, test specifications. Revision 01: This revision updates the discussion on the derivation of fragility functions ...

Engineers designing the Giant Magellan Telescope celebrated the feat of having their innovative seismic protection design validated by an independent review panel. This group of experts in seismic ...

Keywords: Experimental studies. Analytical studies. Base isolation systems. Seismic protection. Power transformers. Tri-axial earthquake simulator testing. Seismic isolation. Base displacement.