Abstract: Global interest in seismic isolation technology continues to increase due to the satisfactory performance of isolated structures in recent earthquake events. In addition to the overall response of the structure, the design ...

Abstract: Unbonded fiber-reinforced elastomeric isolators (UFREIs) are a potentially low-cost and viable alternative for application as base isolators in low-rise buildings due to their adaptive characteristics. The behavior is ...

Abstract: The introduction of alternative reinforcement types for elastomeric bearings has rendered it necessary to consider the extensibility of the reinforcement as an additional design parameter. The extensibility of the reinforcement ...

Abstract: Analytical solutions for critical design properties of elastomeric bearings, such as the compression modulus, bending modulus, and maximum shear strain due to compression or rotation, including the compressibility of the ...

Abstract: In seismic base isolation applications, fiber reinforcement was initially proposed as a potential cost-saving alternative to conventional steel reinforcement in laminated bearings. Steel reinforcement is often assumed to ...

Abstract: In this paper, an analytical model is developed and used to predict the horizontal behavior of unbonded fiber-reinforced elastomeric isolators (FREIs). An advantageous feature of unbonded FREIs is the ability to undergo ...