Abstract The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (SFDRR) highlights
the importance of scientific research, supporting the 'availability and application of science …

Over the last decade, significant efforts have been dedicated to develop novel low-cost
seismic protection systems that could be used on a large scale in developing regions of the …

Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings are one of the most common type of constructions in
developing countries, due to their reduced cost and ease of fabrication. However, the …

Vibration reduction and structure-borne sound insulation create a healthy environment in
housing by reducing the exposure of the habitants from sources outside or inside the …

This study investigates the mechanical behaviour of elastomeric bearings with a low shape
factor (LSF). Such bearings can offer an effective solution for three-dimensional seismic …

Base isolation systems reduce the action of earthquakes on buildings by disconnecting the
structure from the ground through different devices, being the steel reinforced isolators …

Base isolation system is one of the most commonly used technologies implemented around
the world for seismic protection of infrastructure. Its objectives are the protection of human …

An experimental study on unbounded square carbon Recycled Rubber–Fiber Reinforced
Bearings (RR-FRBs) was conducted to investigate their lateral and vertical behavior, under …

The development of low-cost isolation systems should be a priority for the mitigation of
seismic risk in earthquake prone areas of developing countries. In this paper, innovative …

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) …