The performance of a well-designed layer of sand, geo-grid, geo-textiles and composites like layer of sand mixed with shredded tyre (rubber) as low-cost base isolators is studied in shake table tests ...
Parliament's retro fitted Lead Rubber Bearings have been credited with its smooth ride during the Kaikoura quake. CAMERON BURNELL / FAIRFAX NZ OPINION: In 1994 a powerful earthquake hit Los Angeles ...