This paper proposes an innovative low-cost isolator with lightweight and cost-effective features for use in low-rise residential buildings. The low-cost laminated isolato [...]

In the near fault area or epicenter, significant vertical ground motion had been recorded frequently and lots of damage was found on the buildings caused by the vertical [...]

The story isolation system is a newly proposed isolation system, in which the flexible laminated rubber bearings are inserted between a floor and columns to reduce struct [...]

This paper introduces development of differential restoring model (Bouc-Wen model) for lead rubber bearing and its application in seismic-isolation design. At present, SA [...]