Abstract The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (SFDRR) highlights
the importance of scientific research, supporting the 'availability and application of science …

Base isolation systems are widely used as an effective and practical solution to protect the
structure and non-structural elements from seismic hazards. However, the excessive …

This paper presents an extensive experimental study of a low-cost, high-performance
seismic isolator comprising a deformable sphere rolling on concrete surfaces. Polyurethane …

This study investigates the effect of ground motion duration on the seismic response of base-
isolated bridges. Three different isolation bearings are considered in this study, such as lead …

Base isolation system is one of the most commonly used technologies implemented around
the world for seismic protection of infrastructure. Its objectives are the protection of human …

The concept of seismic isolation is well established. Provisions for seismic isolation are
gradually being included in building and design codes around the world. Consequently, the …

This paper describes the behavior of a low-cost seismic isolator comprising a grout-filled
tennis ball rolling on concrete plates. The isolator could be used for isolating lightweight …

This paper presents an experimental study of a low-cost seismic isolator that can be used for
the protection of low-rise houses in low-income countries. The isolator is based on rolling of …

This paper investigates the possibility of improving the seismic performance of a small
historical masonry church using fiber reinforced elastomeric isolators in bonded (BFREI) and …

The development of low-cost isolation systems should be a priority for the mitigation of
seismic risk in earthquake prone areas of develo** countries. In this paper, innovative …