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by
Sudarshan Barole
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Introduction
The waves generated cause the vibration of ground and structure resting on it.
One of the most widely implemented and accepted seismic protection systems
is base isolation.
2. Base Isolation
The concept of isolation can be explained very clearly by taking some real life
example as given below
boxer can stand still and take the full force of a punch but a boxer with any
sense will roll back so that the power of the punch is dissipated before it
reaches its target.
A structure without isolation is almost the same with the upright boxer, taking
the full force of the earthquake
the isolated building rolls back to reduce the impact of the earthquake
Types of isolators
Elastomeric Isolators
Lead-Rubber Bearings
Sliding Isolators
Types of isolators
Advantages
Case study
In India, base isolation technique was first demonstrated after the 1993 Killari
(Maharashtra) Earthquake.
During 2001 in Gujarat earthquake, the local hospital in Bhuji (420km west of
state capital Gandhinagar) collapsed claiming approx. 176 lives.
The four-storey Bhuj Hospital building was then re-built with base isolation
technique.
conclusion
Finally we must utilise the concept, principles of base isolation for careful
design of structure and for further research purpose.
References
Anand S. Arya (1994). Concepts and Techniques for seismic base isolation of
structures. Tenth world conference, earthquake engineering