Low-Cost Seismic Base Isolation using Recycled Tire Cushions

Author(s):  
Y. Tsompanakis ◽  
P.N. Psarropoulos ◽  
V. Drosos
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Banović ◽  
Jure Radnić ◽  
Nikola Grgić

The results of a shake table study of the efficiency of a seismic base isolation using a layer of natural stone pebbles are presented. Models of stiff and medium-stiff buildings were tested. Case studies were conducted with the foundation of model on the rigid base and on four different layers of pebbles (thin and thick layer with small and large pebbles). Four different horizontal accelerograms were applied, and the characteristic displacements, accelerations, and strains were measured. Strains/stresses of the tested models remained in the elastic area. It was concluded that the effectiveness of the stone pebble layer under the foundation, i.e., the reduction in the seismic forces and stresses in the structure compared to the classical solution of foundation, significantly depends on the type of the applied excitation and depends relatively little on the layer thickness and pebble fraction. The results of the study showed that a layer of pebbles can significantly reduce the peak acceleration and strains/stresses of the model, with acceptable displacements. Further research is expected to confirm the effectiveness of this low-cost and low-tech seismic base isolation and to pave the way to its practical application.


2021 ◽  
pp. 875529302098196
Author(s):  
Tansu Gökçe ◽  
Engin Orakdöğen ◽  
Ercan Yüksel

A novel seismic base isolation system has been developed for high-voltage (HV) porcelain post insulators. The seismic isolation device consists of two steel plates, four polyurethane springs, and a steel rod, which are low-cost components compared to the post insulators. Two alternative designs of the device are experimentally and numerically assessed in this article. A simple and robust numerical model consisting of linear line elements and nonlinear springs was generated, and subsequently validated using the experimental results. Incremental dynamic analyses (IDAs) were then performed to obtain fragility curves. Ten historical earthquake profiles, scaled to intensities between 0.1 and 2.0 g, were then applied to the numerical models. The fragility curves, generated according to the latest version of IEEE-693, demonstrate that the seismic isolation devices are highly effective in diminishing the base moment of the porcelain insulator. It should be noted that relatively large displacements at the top of the pole must be accounted for by ensuring adequate slackness in the flexible conductors.


2007 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 891-908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Turer ◽  
Bayezid Özden

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Ivan Banović

The problem under consideration is the earthquake impact on structures. The subject of the performed research is the efficiency of seismic base isolation using layers of predominantly natural materials below the foundation, as well as the development of a numerical model for seismic analysis of structures with such isolation. The aseismic layers below foundation are made of limestone sand - ASL-1, stone pebbles - ASL-2, and stone pebbles combined with layers of geogrid and geomembrane - ASL-3. The experimental research methodology is based on the use of shake-table and other modern equipment for dynamic and static testing of structures. Experiments were conducted on the basis of detailed research plan and program. Efficiency of the limestone sand layer - ASL-1 was tested on cantilever concrete columns, under seismic excitations up to failure, varying the sand thickness and intensity of seismic excitation. Influence of several layer parameters on the efficiency of stone pebble layer - ASL-2 was investigated. For each considered layer parameter, a rigid model M0 was exposed to four different accelerograms, with three levels of peak ground acceleration (0.2 g, 0.4 g and 0.6 g), while all other layer parameters were kept constant. On the basis of test results, the optimal pebble layer was adopted. Afterwards, the optimal ASL-2 efficiency was tested on various model parameters: stiffness (deformable models M1-M4), foundation size (small and large), excitation type (four earthquake accelerograms), and stress level in the model (elastic and up to failure). In the ASL-3 composite aseismic layer, the optimal ASL-2 is combined with a thin additional layer of sliding material (geogrid, geomembrane above limestone sand layer), in order to achieve greater efficiency of this layer than that of the ASL-2. A total of eleven different aseismic layers were considered. To determine the optimal ASL-3, the M0 model was used, like for the ASL-2. On the basis of test results, the optimal ASL-3 layer was adopted (one higher strength geogrid at the pebble layer top). The optimal ASL-3 is tested on various model parameters, analogous to the optimal ASL-2. A numerical model for reliable seismic analysis of concrete, steel, and masonry structures with seismic base isolation using ASL-2 was developed, with innovative constitutive model for seismic isolation. The model can simulate the main nonlinear effects of mentioned materials, and was verified on performed experimental tests. In relation to the rigid base - RB without seismic isolation, model based on the ASL-1 had an average reduction in seismic force and strain/stress by approximately 10% at lower PGA levels and approximately 14% at model failure. Due to the effect of sand calcification over time, the long-term seismic efficiency of such a layer is questionable. It was concluded that the aseismic layers ASL-2 and ASL-3 are not suitable for models of medium-stiff structure M3 and soft structure M4. In relation to the RB without seismic isolation, the M1 (very stiff structure) and M2 (stiff structure) based on the ASL-2 had an average reduction in seismic force and strain/stress by approximately 13% at lower PGA levels and approximately 25% at model failure. In relation to the RB without seismic isolation, the M1 and M2 based on the ASL-3 had an average reduction in seismic force and strain/stress by approximately 25% at lower PGA levels and approximately 34% at model failure. In relation to the RB without seismic isolation, the ASL-2 and ASL-3 did not result in major M1 and M2 model displacements, which was also favourable. It is concluded that the ASL-2 and especially ASL-3 have great potential for seismic base isolation of very stiff and stiff structures, as well as small bridges based on solid ground, but further research is needed. In addition, it was concluded that the developed numerical model has great potential for practical application. Finally, further verification of the created numerical model on the results of other experimental tests is needed, but also improvement of the developed constitutive models.


2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 2-5
Author(s):  
Claude Prost ◽  
Bruno Abdelnour

2020 ◽  
Vol 156 ◽  
pp. 05026
Author(s):  
Fauzan ◽  
Afdhalul Ihsan ◽  
Mutia Putri Monika ◽  
Zev Al Jauhari

The amount of potential investment in Padang City, Indonesia since 2017 attracted many investors to contribute to the city. One of the investments is a 12-story hotel that will be constructed in By Pass Street of the city. The hotel is located in a high seismic zone area, so the seismic base isolation has been proposed to be used in the hotel building. The main aim of using a seismic base isolation device is to reduce the inertia forces introduced in the structure due to earthquakes by shifting the fundamental period of the structure out of dangerous resonance range and concentration of the deformation demand at the isolation system. An analytical study on the Reinforced Concrete (RC) hotel building with and without rubber bearing (RB) base isolation is carried out using the response spectrum and time history analysis methods. The results show that internal forces and inter-story drift of the building with high damping rubber bearing (HDRB) are lower than that of the fixed base with a remarkable margin. From this study, it is recommended to use the HDRB base isolation for medium and high rise buildings with soft soil in Padang City, Indonesia.


2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Febrin Anas Ismail

Sumatera Barat merupakan daerah rawan gempa. Hal ini dikarenakan daerah sumatera barat terletak di zona subduksi dan zona transformasi yang akan sering menimbulkan gempa bumi. Terjadinya gempa bumi dapat mengakibatkan terjadinya kerusakan pada gedung. Kerusakan tersebut dapat berupa kerusakan elemen non-struktural seperti kerusakan dinding maupun kerusakan elemen struktural seperti balok dan kolom, hingga terjadinya kegagalan struktur yang menyebabkan robohnya bangunan. Pasca gempa 30 September 2009 yang lalu, banyak bangunan bertingkat, bangunan pemerintah maupun swasta mengalami rusak berat. Salah satu contoh gedung tersebut adalah rubuhnya hotel ambacang dan kerusakan berat pada hotel bumi Minang. Untuk mengurangi kerusakan yang diakibatkan oleh gempa bumi, biasanya bangunan diperkuat dengan meningkatkan kekuatan/kekakuan bangunan. Pendekatan lain adalah dengan menggunakan sistem “seismic base isolation system” yaitu suatu sistem yang fleksibel dimana kekakuan bangunan diisolasi dari pondasi di atas tanah sehingga mengurangi aliran “shock” dari gempa ke bangunan di atasnya. Pada penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh penggunaan seismic base isolation system pada gedung Hotel ibis Padang. Pengaruh yang ditinjau adalah respons struktur gedung terhadap beban gempa. Respon struktural yang menjadi objek adalah gaya dalam dan perpindahan/ displacement Struktur dan lantai. Hal ini dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui berapa besar reduksi gaya dalam dan perpindahan dengan penggunaan seismic base isolation system. Keywords: gempa, kerusakan gedung akibat gempa, seismic base isolation system, respon struktur


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1026-1035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Basshofi Habieb ◽  
Gabriele Milani ◽  
Tavio Tavio ◽  
Federico Milani

Introduction:An advanced Finite Element model is presented to examine the performance of a low-cost friction based-isolation system in reducing the seismic vulnerability of low-class rural housings. This study, which is mainly numerical, adopts as benchmark an experimental investigation on a single story masonry system eventually isolated at the base and tested on a shaking table in India.Methods:Four friction isolation interfaces, namely, marble-marble, marble-high-density polyethylene, marble-rubber sheet, and marble-geosynthetic were involved. Those interfaces differ for the friction coefficient, which was experimentally obtained through the aforementioned research. The FE model adopted here is based on a macroscopic approach for masonry, which is assumed as an isotropic material exhibiting damage and softening. The Concrete damage plasticity (CDP) model, that is available in standard package of ABAQUS finite element software, is used to determine the non-linear behavior of the house under non-linear dynamic excitation.Results and Conclusion:The results of FE analyses show that the utilization of friction isolation systems could much decrease the acceleration response at roof level, with a very good agreement with the experimental data. It is also found that systems with marble-marble and marble-geosynthetic interfaces reduce the roof acceleration up to 50% comparing to the system without isolation. Another interesting result is that there was little damage appearing in systems with frictional isolation during numerical simulations. Meanwhile, a severe state of damage was clearly visible for the system without isolation.


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