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Author : C. J. Derham
Release : 1979
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Book Synopsis The Design and Use of Rubber Bearings for Vibration Isolation and Seismic Protection of Structures by : C. J. Derham
Download or read book The Design and Use of Rubber Bearings for Vibration Isolation and Seismic Protection of Structures written by C. J. Derham. This book was released on 1979. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : C.J. Derham
Release : 1979
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Book Synopsis Design and use of rubber bearings for vibration isolation and seismic protection of structures, 79-PVP-58 by : C.J. Derham
Download or read book Design and use of rubber bearings for vibration isolation and seismic protection of structures, 79-PVP-58 written by C.J. Derham. This book was released on 1979. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James M. Kelly
Release : 2011-08-24
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Synopsis Mechanics of Rubber Bearings for Seismic and Vibration Isolation by : James M. Kelly
Download or read book Mechanics of Rubber Bearings for Seismic and Vibration Isolation written by James M. Kelly. This book was released on 2011-08-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely used in civil, mechanical and automotive engineering since the early 1980s, multilayer rubber bearings have been used as seismic isolation devices for buildings in highly seismic areas in many countries. Their appeal in these applications comes from their ability to provide a component with high stiffness in one direction with high flexibility in one or more orthogonal directions. This combination of vertical stiffness with horizontal flexibility, achieved by reinforcing the rubber by thin steel shims perpendicular to the vertical load, enables them to be used as seismic and vibration isolators for machinery, buildings and bridges. Mechanics of Rubber Bearings for Seismic and Vibration Isolation collates the most important information on the mechanics of multilayer rubber bearings. It explores a unique and comprehensive combination of relevant topics, covering all prerequisite fundamental theory and providing a number of closed-form solutions to various boundary value problems as well as a comprehensive historical overview on the use of isolation. Many of the results presented in the book are new and are essential for a proper understanding of the behavior of these bearings and for the design and analysis of vibration or seismic isolation systems. The advantages afforded by adopting these natural rubber systems is clearly explained to designers and users of this technology, bringing into focus the design and specification of bearings for buildings, bridges and industrial structures. This comprehensive book: includes state of the art, as yet unpublished research along with all required fundamental concepts; is authored by world-leading experts with over 40 years of combined experience on seismic isolation and the behavior of multilayer rubber bearings; is accompanied by a website at www.wiley.com/go/kelly The concise approach of Mechanics of Rubber Bearings for Seismic and Vibration Isolation forms an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers/practitioners in structural and mechanical engineering departments, in particular those working in seismic and vibration isolation.
Author : James M. Kelly
Release : 2012-12-06
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Synopsis Earthquake-Resistant Design with Rubber by : James M. Kelly
Download or read book Earthquake-Resistant Design with Rubber written by James M. Kelly. This book was released on 2012-12-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My involvement in the use of natural rubber as a method for the protec 1976. At that time, tion of buildings against earthquake attack began in I was working on the development of energy-dissipating devices for the same purpose and had developed and tested a device that was even tually used in a stepping-bridge structure, this being a form of partial isolation. It became clear to me that in order to use these energy devices for the earthquake protection of buildings, it would be best to combine them with an isolation system which would give them the large displace ments needed to develop sufficient hysteresis. At this appropriate point in time, I was approached by Dr. C. J. Derham, then of the Malaysian Rubber Producers' Research Association (MRPRA), who asked if I was interested in looking at the possibility of conducting shaking table tests at the Earthquake Simulator Laboratory to see to what extent natural rubber bearings could be used to protect buildings from earthquakes. Very soon after this meeting, we were able to do such a test using a 20-ton model and hand-made isolators. The eady tests were very promising. Accordingly, a further set of tests was done with a more realistic five storey model weighing 40 tons with bearings that were commercially made. In both of the test series, the isolators were used both alone and with a number of different types of energy-dissipating devices to en hance damping.
Author : S. Syngellakis
Release : 2013
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Synopsis Seismic Control Systems by : S. Syngellakis
Download or read book Seismic Control Systems written by S. Syngellakis. This book was released on 2013. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthquakes remain largely unpredictable and potentially catastrophic, a matter of continuous concern to communities in affected zones. Scientists and engineers have made a considerable effort to mitigate their consequences through the design of effective protective devices. New concepts have recently been developed to address the requirements for better structural performance and a more effective use of new materials at a lower cost.This book disseminates knowledge and increases awareness on this very critical subject and thus ultimately contributes to a safer structural design against earthquakes. It comprises a number of articles taken from recent editions of Transactions of the Wessex Institute covering a wide range of topics within the subject of seismic protection through vibration control devices.The first four papers provide a very comprehensive review of existing seismic control designs highlighting their variety, the effectiveness of their performance, as well as the extent of their use for the protection of various types of structures world wide. Most articles deal with anti-seismic devices implementing passive control of structural response through seismic isolation and energy dissipation. Testing and modelling energy-dissipating systems are also extensively covered in the book.It is also important to understand how existing structures fitted with seismic control devices perform against earthquakes. Two such case studies are included in the book; a roof isolated from the top of an existing structure and a bridge supported on both isolating and damping systems. Finally, new analytical approaches for optimising the performance of tuned mass dampers are detailed in two companion papers.
