[HTML][HTML] A sand-rubber deformable granular layer as a low-cost seismic isolation strategy in developing countries: Experimental investigation
This paper presents experimental investigations on the feasibility of using a sand-rubber
deformable granular layer as a low-cost seismic isolation strategy for developing countries …
deformable granular layer as a low-cost seismic isolation strategy for developing countries …
Seismic isolation for low‐to‐medium‐rise buildings using granulated rubber–soil mixtures: numerical study
This paper presents the preliminary research works on a potential seismic isolation method
that makes use of scrap rubber tires for the protection of low‐to‐medium‐rise buildings. The …
that makes use of scrap rubber tires for the protection of low‐to‐medium‐rise buildings. The …
Performance of geotechnical seismic isolation system using rubber‐soil mixtures in centrifuge testing
Geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI) system involves the dynamic interaction between
structure and low‐modulus foundation material, such as rubber‐soil mixtures (RSM). Whilst …
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 …
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
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 …
structure of EuroProteas in Thessaloniki, Greece, to assess the effectiveness of gravel …
Mechanism of geotechnical seismic isolation system: Analytical modeling
HH Tsang, K Pitilakis - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
The innovative concept of geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI) system with the use of a
continuous layer of low-modulus materials, such as rubber-soil mixtures (RSM), surrounding …
continuous layer of low-modulus materials, such as rubber-soil mixtures (RSM), surrounding …
Seismic isolation effect of rubber-sand mixture cushion under different site classes based on a simplified analysis model
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 …
systems is an emerging technique for protecting buildings in earthquake-prone areas. The …
Analytical design models for geotechnical seismic isolation systems
HH Tsang - Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Geotechnical Seismic Isolation (GSI) can be defined as a new category of seismic
isolation techniques that involve the dynamic interaction between the structural system and …
isolation techniques that involve the dynamic interaction between the structural system and …
Seismic performance of a Low-Cost base isolation system for unreinforced brick Masonry buildings in developing countries
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 …
developing countries, due to their reduced cost and ease of fabrication. However, the …
Seismic response of low-rise buildings with eco-rubber geotechnical seismic isolation (ERGSI) foundation system: numerical investigation
Abstract The 2010–2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence caused extensive damage to
over 6000 residential buildings in Christchurch and highlighted an urgent need to improve …
over 6000 residential buildings in Christchurch and highlighted an urgent need to improve …