We design novel versions of pentamode materials whose bulk and shear moduli are controlled by adjusting the dimensions of the struts and nodal junctions, and the material [...]

It is well known that pre-existing buildings are often inadequate to resist strong ground motions, and that their seismic rehabilitation is not an easy task. Several stud [...]

In this contribution, some aspects of the mechanical behavior of friction pendulum (FP) isolators are investigated from a numerical point of view. Attention is focused on [...]

This paper addresses common issues of testing requirements for seismic isolators in current building standards. The extensive results collected from current prototype tes [...]

In an earthquake event, base isolators installed under a building are subjected to dynamic multiaxial excitation. The response of an isolated building or bridge can impos [...]