The theory of nonlinear vibration isolation has witnessed significant developments due to
pressing demands for the protection of structural installations, nuclear reactors, mechanical …

Base isolation has emerged as one of the most effective high-tech strategies for protecting
infrastructure under seismic loading. This review paper discusses the historical development …

Structural weakening and addition of damping is an approach previously proposed for the
reduction of seismic forces and drifts in the retrofit of structures. It is also used in the design …

Seismic isolation is a technique that has been used around the world to protect building
structures, nonstructural components and content from the damaging effects of earthquake …

Base isolation techniques have emerged as the most effective seismic damage mitigation
strategies. Several types of aseismic devices for base isolation have been invented, studied …

Herein, analytical and experimental investigations are conducted to characterize the
performance of a novel variable friction pendulum bearing (VFPB) capable of progressively …

Concave surface sliders (CSSs) are considered as an effective solution for retrofitting
adjacent buildings irregular in plan that could undergo significant seismic pounding due to …

A new composite isolator named shape memory alloy cable-double friction pendulum
bearing (SCDFPB), which combines a double friction pendulum bearing (DFPB) with …

The effectiveness of hysteretic passive devices to protect and mitigate the response of a
structure under seismic loading is well established by both analytical and experimental …

This paper describes the behavior of a low-cost seismic isolator comprising a grout-filled
tennis ball rolling on concrete plates. The isolator could be used for isolating lightweight …