The magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) are novel multifunctional materials wherein
their viscoelastic properties can be varied instantly under an application of applied magnetic …

Seismic isolation is a method to reduce the destructive effects of earthquakes on a structure
in which the structure is separated from its foundation by devices called seismic isolators. As …

This study investigates the mechanical behaviour of elastomeric bearings with a low shape
factor (LSF). Such bearings can offer an effective solution for three-dimensional seismic …

Elastomeric bearings with thick rubber layers, called Thick Rubber Bearings (TRBs), can be
used as three-dimensional (3D) isolators. During their design, the vertical stiffness is a …

Elastomeric seismic isolation bearings are subjected to large axial loads and lateral
displacements during strong earthquakes. The existing Koh-Kelly model for elastomeric …

Lead thick rubber bearings (LTRBs) are capable of mitigating vertical subway-induced
vibration and horizontal seismic force as well as adding supplementary dam**. During …

The dynamic behavior of isolated structures is strongly controlled by the force–deformation
constitutive behavior of the isolators. Among the different types of existing isolation devices …

As one of the most innovative technology in the field of structural engineering, rubber
isolation system has been widely used in engineering structures. However, the mechanical …

Thick rubber bearings (TRBs) are used for seismic isolation as well as for subway-induced
vertical vibration mitigation. Under earthquake ground shaking, TRBs typically undergo …

Finite element analysis is carried out for a building frame supported by laminated rubber
bearings to simultaneously investigate global displacement and local stress responses …