The advancement of seismic isolation and energy dissipation mechanisms based on friction

C Zhang, A Ali - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
The historical development and practical implementation of structural base isolation systems
that work on the principle of friction are discussed in the light of analytical, numerical, and …

[HTML][HTML] A state of the art review on geotechnical reinforcement with end life tires

M Shariati, M Afrazi, H Kamyab, S Rouhanifar… - Global Journal of …, 2024 - gjesm.net
This study provides a comprehensive exploration of the utilization of scrap tires in
geotechnical engineering, focusing on their applications, mechanical behavior …

Inter-story seismic isolation for high-rise buildings

D Forcellini, KN Kalfas - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Inter-story seismic isolation has become a valuable solution for high-rise buildings to
effectively separate the various parts having several functions, and thus different seismic …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal single concave sliding device properties for isolated multi-span continuous deck bridges depending on the ground motion characteristics

P Castaldo, E Miceli - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study investigates the analysis of the optimal friction coefficient with respect to
the seismic performance of isolated multi-span continuous deck bridges, equipped with …

Investigation on low-cost friction-based isolation systems for masonry building structures: Experimental and numerical studies

C Zhang, A Ali, L Sun - Engineering structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Masonry structures do not exhibit adequate seismic performance but they are still the most
commonly constructed buildings across the globe. To enhance their seismic capacity and to …

Performance of geotechnical seismic isolation system using rubber‐soil mixtures in centrifuge testing

HH Tsang, DP Tran, WY Hung… - … & Structural Dynamics, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI) system involves the dynamic interaction between
structure and low‐modulus foundation material, such as rubber‐soil mixtures (RSM). Whilst …

Seismic fragility assessment of geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI) for bridge configuration

D Forcellini, S Alzabeebee - Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2023 - Springer
The seismic vulnerability of bridges may be reduced by the application of Geotechnical
Seismic Isolation (GSI) below the foundations of the columns and the abutments. However …

Large‐scale field testing of geotechnical seismic isolation of structures using gravel‐rubber mixtures

D Pitilakis, A Anastasiadis, A Vratsikidis… - Earthquake …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
We present the results of a large‐scale experimental campaign performed on the prototype
structure of EuroProteas in Thessaloniki, Greece, to assess the effectiveness of gravel …

Dynamic shear modulus and damping ratio of clay mixed with waste rubber using cyclic triaxial apparatus

D Akbarimehr, K Fakharian - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
In view of its appropriate engineering properties and environmental benefits, waste rubber is
being increasingly used in engineering applications. Along with static loading, clay-rubber …

Seismic isolation effect of rubber-sand mixture cushion under different site classes based on a simplified analysis model

M Wu, W Tian, J He, F Liu, J Yang - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of rubber-sand mixture (RSM) cushion in geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI)
systems is an emerging technique for protecting buildings in earthquake-prone areas. The …