… at the base. This paper describes the performance of RR-FRBs when adopted as base isolators
… The first part of this research consisted in designing full-scale prototypes of RR-FRBs for …

… of low-cost base isolation devices to … (RR-FRBs). These devices can be produced using
simple to implement manufacturing procedures at a fraction of the cost of conventional isolators. …

… have focused on the possibility of reducing the application cost of base isolation (eg, [1], [2],
[… (FRBs) seem to be the most suited technology for the application of base isolation to brittle …

… a fixed-base structure, the peak drift ratio, peak base shear, and … base-isolation system of
the RR-FRBs. The results of this work confirm the option of adopting RR-FRBs as base isolators …

… base isolated building, while (iv) comparing the as new and aged response of neoprene
FRBs … This work contributes toward determining the viability of FRBs as base isolation devices …

… To validate the performances of the novel RR-FRBs, a base isolation system was designed
for a prototype building, which was employed for several other experimental programs …

… device with Recycled rubber – Fibre Reinforced Bearings (RR-FRBS) for developing
countries in residential buildings. The Response History Analyses (RHAs) also have been …

… The use of elastomeric bearings for base isolation is well established through several studies.
This paper is mainly focused on an innovative Fiber-Reinforced Bearing (FRB) developed …

… the base isolated building on RR-FRBs. The structural model consists of a base isolation layer
… the center of the mass of the base isolation layer. The superstructure has plan dimensions …

… The underlined criticalities do not apply when designing RR-FRBs for base isolation of heavy
… , ie the possibility of adopting low-performance materials for base isolation with rubber. …