Research on the application of seismic isolation methods will lead to better protection of buildings, infrastructure, and sensitive equipment subjected to dynamic loads caused by seismic activity. The ...

Keywords: Seismic performance. Roller seismic isolation bearings. Seismic isolation systems. Highway infrastructure. Bridges. Cylindrical rollers. Self-centering capabilities. Constant spectral ...

Wuhan Hirun Engineering Equipment Co Ltd said it is aiming to export more bridge and anti-seismic products, after building its first high-performance seismic testing machine earlier this year to ...

The 19WCSI series started in 1989 in San Francisco and returned to the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time in 35 years. The event was co-organized by Dr. Ian Aiken, president of the Anti-Seismic ...

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 ...

Researchers have developed a novel negative-stiffness isolation device that offers a pioneering solution for seismic protection. The device, designed to provide multidirectional negative stiffness and ...

With the devastation in Haiti still fresh in our everyone’s minds a team at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) - Barcelona Tech is working on a system to better protect buildings, ...

Phase 2, conducted in the early 2000s, seismically upgraded the Golden Gate Bridge's south side. Seismic work is now in the fourth phase, focusing on the main towers and side spans. September 22, 2025 ...