Seismic Isolation Performance Evaluation for a Class of Inerter-Based Low-Complexity Isolators by Fei Cao, Michael Z. Q. Chen, Yinlong Hu

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Development and Mechanical Performance of a New Kind of Bridge Seismic Isolator for Low Seismic Regions by H. Zhang, J. Li, T. Peng

“…Therefore, it is feasible to use FRPEIs in seismic isolation of short span bridges in low seismic regions. …”
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A Study on Seismic Isolation of Shield Tunnel Using Quasi-Static Finite Element Method by Can Li, Weizhong Chen, Wusheng Zhao, Takeyasu Suzuki, Yoshihiro Shishikura

“…Using a quasi-static method based on an axisymmetric finite element model for seismic response analysis of seismically isolated tunnels, the seismic isolation effect of the isolation layer is studied, and the seismic isolation mechanism of the isolation layer is clarified. …”
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New Equivalent Linear Impact Model for Simulation of Seismic Isolated Structure Pounding against Moat Wall by Yang Liu, Wen-Guang Liu, Xin Wang, Wen-Fu He, Qiao-Rong Yang

“…Based on equating energy dissipation and maximum collision compression deformation of isolated structure with the Hertz-damp model and Kevin-Voigt model in the process of collision, an equivalent linear impact model (ELIM) is proposed to better predict impact response of seismic isolated structure. The formula of the equivalent linear stiffness of ELIM is theoretically derived. …”
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Horizontal-Vertical-Rocking Coupled Response Analysis of Vertical Seismic Isolated Structure under Near-Fault Earthquakes by Dewen Liu, Yafei Zhang, Sitong Fang, Yang Liu

“…The effect of horizontal-vertical-rocking coupling on vertical seismic isolation efficiency is insignificant. The vertical seismic isolation remains effective as compared to the system supported on rubber bearings. …”
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In-Plane Cyclic Response of Separated Masonry Infill Walls Using Polymeric Materials at the Surrounding Steel Frames Interface Using 3D FE Analysis by Alireza Karkabadi, Mohammad Iman Khodakarami

Subjects: “…seismic isolation…”
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Model Test on the Vibration Reduction Characteristics of a Composite Foundation with Gravel Cushion under Different Seismic Wave Amplitudes by Yingying Zhao, Weiming Gong, Xianzhang Ling, Peng Li, Ziyu Wang, Hong Fan

“…Gravel cushions have been introduced as a practical and efficient seismic isolation technology to ensure the safety of nuclear power plants. …”
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Lateral Seismic Response and Self-Centering Performance of a Long-Span Railway Continuous Beam-Arch Bridge by Yan Shi, Zhanhong Zhang, Hongguo Qin, Xiangyu Zhao, Xiong Yang

“…Based on the seismic isolation design concept of functional separation, a seismic isolation system with bearings and braces combination for railway bridge was proposed. …”
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Seismic Response Analysis of an Isolated Structure with QZS under Near-Fault Vertical Earthquakes by Dewen Liu, Yang Liu, Dongfa Sheng, Wenyuan Liao

“…Seismic isolation devices are usually designed to protect structures from the strong horizontal component of earthquake ground shaking. …”
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Advance model for seismic base isolation Systems of building by Hossein Soleimanloo, Shakeri Soleimanloo

“…This paper investigates and makes recommendations on the structural performance of building using sliding type seismic isolators. First we develop state-of-the-art analytical models. …”
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Advance model for seismic base isolation Systems of building by Hossein Soleimanloo, Shakeri Soleimanloo

“…This paper investigates and makes recommendations on the structural performance of building using sliding type seismic isolators. First we develop state-of-the-art analytical models. …”
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Multibody Modeling Method for UHV Porcelain Arresters Equipped with Lead Alloy Isolation Device by Xiaochao Su, Lei Hou, Zhubing Zhu, Yushu Chen

“…This paper presents a multibody modeling method for seismic analysis of UHV porcelain surge arresters equipped with a kind of seismic isolation device. An UHV arrester is modeled as a planar multibody system whose number of DOF is equal to the number of the arrester units. …”
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On the Adaptability and Effect of High Damping Rubber Bearings in the Seismic Resistance of Large Aqueducts by Duoxin Zhang, Yang Yu, Kai Sun, Yanke Shi

“…The analysis shows that HDRBs are equipped with well seismic isolation and energy dissipation performance, which can effectively reduce the seismic responses and improve the seismic performance of the large aqueduct. …”
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A Survey study on design procedure of Seismic Base Isolation Systems by Hossein Shakeri Soleimanloo

“…In addition, we analyze the seismic responses of isolated structures. The seismic isolation includes the installation of mechanisms, which decouple the structure. …”
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A Survey study on design procedure of Seismic Base Isolation Systems by Hossein Shakeri Soleimanloo

“…In addition, we analyze the seismic responses of isolated structures. The seismic isolation includes the installation of mechanisms, which decouple the structure. …”
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Finite-Element Analysis of Vertical Displacement of Laminated Rubber Bearing under Earthquake Action for Disaster Resilience of the Smart City by Denglian Yang, Yanli Liu

“…For the prevention of earthquake disasters in super high-rise buildings, the rubber bearings of high-rise seismic isolation structures may have the risk of tensile damage in high-intensity areas, which has always been an urgent problem to be solved. …”
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Seismic Performance and Vibration Control of Rapid Construction Environmental Protection Wall Based on Artificial Intelligence by Jie Fu, Shuangxi Zhou, Li Liu, Mingxing Liu

“…Especially in other earthquake-prone areas, it is even more necessary to strengthen seismic isolation research to reduce vibration. Rapid construction of environmental protection walls pays attention to environmental protection and efficiency during construction, which can effectively solve problems in the construction process, but the seismic resistance of rapid construction environmental protection walls is unknown. …”
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Mechanism Analysis and Parameter Optimization of Mega-Sub-Isolation System by Xiangxiu Li, Ping Tan, Xiaojun Li, Aiwen Liu

“…Results show that, with increase in substructure mass, the working mechanism of the mega-sub-isolation system is changed from tuned vibration absorber and energy dissipation to seismic isolation. The locations of the isolated substructures have little influence on the optimal frequency ratio but have great influence on the optimal damping ratio, while the number of isolated substructures shows great impact on both the optimal frequency ratio and damping ratio. …”
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Pole Allocation Applied to Two Buildings Connected by Joint Damper by Yoshiki Ikeda, Yuki Matsumoto

“…The unified governing equation, which expresses the relationship between an assigned control target and the structural parameters for an earthquake-resistant building, seismically isolated building, or passively controlled building, is extended to structural control using a joint damper. …”
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Seismic Analysis of a Viscoelastic Damping Isolator by Bo-Wun Huang, Jao-Hwa Kuang, Jung-Ge Tseng, Jyun-Cin Wang, Yu-Xian Qiu

“…The result of this analysis can be a crucial reference when improving the design of a seismic isolator.…”
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