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 ...

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, ...

An experimental program using a 6 degree-of-freedom earthquake simulator at the University at Buffalo was executed to generate data for supporting validation of numerical models for seismic ...

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 ...

A seismic isolation system provided by Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CPA) has been installed on two quayside container cranes. The crane base anti-seismic isolation system (BASIS) is built on ...

Research on the application of seismic isolation methods will lead to better protection of buildings, infrastructure, and sensitive equipment subjected to dynamic loads caused by seismic activity. The ...

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Base isolation tool offered by Instor provides highest quality seismic mitigation along with modular open frame design to provide unparalleled protection for data centers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS ...

A team led by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency has concluded a series of large-scale demonstration tests for an innovative new floating seismic isolation system intended for pairing with small modular ...

The CIB-L Model is an inertia base frame. The base frame is specifically designed and engineered to receive poured concrete, for use in supporting mechanical equipment requiring a reinforced concrete ...

Render of the Ariake Arena being built for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. The arena features a total of 44 seismic isolating bearings, of three different varieties. (Courtesy Bridgestone) ...