The flag-shaped hysteretic behavior of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) can be conveniently
used for developing efficient isolation systems, providing energy dissipation without implying …

This study proposes a novel air spring–friction pendulum system (FPS) three-dimensional
isolation bearing composed of an FPS for horizontal isolation and an air spring for vertical …

Large tanks are extensively used for storing water, petrochemicals and fuels. Since they are
often cited in earthquake-prone areas, the safe and continuous operation of these important …

An adequate seismic protection of steel storage tanks of industrial, chemical and
petrochemical plants is essential since potential consequences of failures, besides the …

In the present work the experimental response of the Curved Surface Slider (CSS) is
investigated through an experimental campaign, carried out on a full-scale prototype …

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 breakaway friction coefficient of curved surface sliders (CSSs) governs the transition
between the sticking and the sliding behavior of the isolators, and hence affects the …

This study aims to compare seismic response of fixed-base and most preferred base
isolation models including lead rubber bearing (LRB), curved surface friction bearing (FPS) …

Sliding bearings have been extensively used to implement base isolation design in civil
engineering works. Testing of isolators is conducted for characterizing the design properties …