Seismic isolation effect of rubber-sand mixture cushion under different site classes based on a simplified analysis model

M Wu, W Tian, J He, F Liu, J Yang - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Seismic response of low-rise buildings with eco-rubber geotechnical seismic isolation (ERGSI) foundation system: numerical investigation

G Chiaro, A Palermo, L Banasiak, A Tasalloti… - Bulletin of Earthquake …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract The 2010–2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence caused extensive damage to
over 6000 residential buildings in Christchurch and highlighted an urgent need to improve …

Field testing of gravel-rubber mixtures as geotechnical seismic isolation

A Vratsikidis, D Pitilakis - Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2023 - Springer
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 …

A micromechanical investigation of sand–rubber mixtures using the discrete element method

R Fu, B Yang, X Hu, B Zhou, MR Coop - Engineering Geology, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

DEM analysis of the load transfer mechanism of sand-rubber mixtures subjected to constrained compression

Y Tian, H He, K Senetakis, Z Yin - Powder Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Configuration of a gravel-rubber geotechnical seismic isolation system from laboratory and field tests

D Pitilakis, A Anastasiadis, A Vratsikidis… - Soil Dynamics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
We present the outcomes derived from controlled laboratory experiments on utilizing gravel
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 …

Small-strain stiffness and dynamic properties of well-graded gravel–rubber mixtures

A Fiamingo, G Abate, G Chiaro… - Géotechnique …, 2025 - icevirtuallibrary.com
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 …

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 …