A three dimensional seismic isolation system was developed and experimentally validated for high-voltage electric power transformers of weight in the range of 300 to 800kip. Although the validation ...
Keywords: Lead rubber (LR) bearings. Low-damping (LDR) bearings. Elastomeric bearings. Lateral displacement. Vertical stiffness. Finite element (FE) analyses. Seismic isolation. Seismic performance.
The dynamic behaviour of pile foundations under seismic loads has become a pivotal research focus in civil engineering, particularly in regions prone to earthquakes. Recent investigations have ...