Seismic isolation has emerged as a pivotal strategy in mitigating earthquake-induced damage by decoupling structures from ground motions. Recent advancements encompass both experimental and numerical ...

Keywords: Seismic isolation, nuclear power plants, risk analysis, fragility analysis, test specifications. Revision 01: This revision updates the discussion on the derivation of fragility functions ...

New research reveals how frictional base isolators can protect timber buildings from collapse during major earthquakes—without the need for expensive anchor tie ...