On a global scale, most earthquake casualties are the result of non-engineered buildings (N-
EBs) collapsing in developing regions of the world. This is because developing countries …

This paper presents an extensive experimental study of a low-cost, high-performance
seismic isolator comprising a deformable sphere rolling on concrete surfaces. Polyurethane …

This paper presents an experimental study of a low-cost seismic isolator that can be used for
the protection of low-rise houses in low-income countries. The isolator is based on rolling of …

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 …

The conventional laminated elastomeric bearing isolators, as a mature technology, have
found significant application in earthquake protection of civil structures, which are typically …

Abstract Fiber-Reinforced Elastomeric Isolators (FREIs) are elastomeric devices introduced
as a low-cost alternative to the well-known Steel-Reinforced Elastomeric Isolators (SREIs) …

Seismic isolation devices made of rubber have been adopted globally to protect buildings
and bridges from seismic events. Recent research has focused on many low-cost rubber …

This paper presents an experimental study of a low-cost seismic isolator that can be used for
the protection of residential structures in low-income countries. The isolator is based on …

Seismic isolation is one of the most effective methods of reducing earthquake-induced
damage to buildings. However, the associated high cost makes this technology non …

Seismic isolation is a mature and effective method of reducing earthquake-induced building
damage. However, applications of this technology are limited to special and important …