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 …
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 …
Field testing of gravel-rubber mixtures as geotechnical seismic isolation
We present the results of the forced-vibration experiments performed at the large-scale
prototype structure of EuroProteas founded on gravel-rubber mixture (GRM) layers acting as …
prototype structure of EuroProteas founded on gravel-rubber mixture (GRM) layers acting as …
A micromechanical investigation of sand–rubber mixtures using the discrete element method
Mixing soil or sand with tire rubber fibers or buffings is a practical and promising solution to
the problem of global scrap tire pollution. However, sand–rubber mixtures exhibit …
the problem of global scrap tire pollution. However, sand–rubber mixtures exhibit …
Investigating silica interface rate-dependent friction behavior under dry and lubricated conditions with molecular dynamics
WQ Xu, ZY Yin, YY Zheng - Acta Geotechnica, 2023 - Springer
The interfacial properties of silica determine the intrinsic behavior of sand and are of great
importance due to its widespread application in geotechnical engineering. To investigate the …
importance due to its widespread application in geotechnical engineering. To investigate the …
DEM analysis of the load transfer mechanism of sand-rubber mixtures subjected to constrained compression
Despite the significant progresses in the multi-scale studies of sand-rubber mixtures, the
load-transfer mechanism within the soft-rigid granulate networks is highly unexplored. In this …
load-transfer mechanism within the soft-rigid granulate networks is highly unexplored. In this …
Configuration of a gravel-rubber geotechnical seismic isolation system from laboratory and field tests
We present the outcomes derived from controlled laboratory experiments on utilizing gravel
rubber mixtures (GRM) as a geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI) stratum beneath the …
rubber mixtures (GRM) as a geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI) stratum beneath the …
Comparing pull-out capacity of expandable anchors using discrete/coupled Eulerian element methods versus finite element technique
M Amjadi, HR Mohammadkhanifard… - Marine Georesources …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Advancements in industry and increased energy demands have led to the construction of
onshore and offshore platforms. The stability of these platforms is a major challenge for …
onshore and offshore platforms. The stability of these platforms is a major challenge for …
Small-strain stiffness and dynamic properties of well-graded gravel–rubber mixtures
Soil–rubber mixtures have been proposed as cost-effective seismic and dynamic risk
mitigation techniques. The granulated rubber used for these mixtures is obtained from end …
mitigation techniques. The granulated rubber used for these mixtures is obtained from end …
Experimental evaluation of the effect of pullout velocity on the behavior of multi-plate anchors
S Abrifam, A Zad, M Yazdi… - Marine Georesources & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The determination of the pullout capacity of anchors has been a key point of offshore and
onshore applications, considering factors such as the shape, size, penetration velocities …
onshore applications, considering factors such as the shape, size, penetration velocities …