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Seismic Isolation Systems for Civil Engineering Structures. Principles, Devices, Design and Implementation

Amina LAZIZI

Informations bibliographiques

Date de publication
2026-10-28
Pays de publication
Algérie
Édition
1re édition SARAHMED, 2026
Langue
Anglais
ISBN
978-9969-17-067-2
Pages
74
Format
16 × 24 cm
Date de dépôt légal
2026-11-15
Classification THEMA
TNCE — Génie parasismique
Domaine
Sciences et Technologies

Mots-clés

Seismic isolation; Earthquake engineering; Elastomeric bearings; Structural dynamics; Seismic design.

Évaluation

Examen éditorial interne

Résumé

This book examines seismic isolation systems used to reduce earthquake-induced demands on civil engineering structures. It introduces the mechanics of base isolation, structural response, displacement requirements and energy dissipation. The devices discussed include high-damping rubber bearings, lead-rubber bearings, friction-pendulum systems, fibre-reinforced elastomeric isolators and hybrid sliding arrangements. Applications cover buildings, bridges, storage tanks, pipelines and sensitive equipment. The volume also addresses design standards, device qualification, manufacturing, installation, inspection and ageing. A source-based numerical study of a three-storey building compares isolated and fixed-base responses, while identifying limitations in the original data and the verification needed for engineering application in actual projects.

Auteurs et contributions

Amina LAZIZI

Table des matières

1. Seismic protection and the mechanics of base isolation 2. Design standards, performance criteria and verification 3. High-damping laminated rubber bearings (HDRB) 4. Lead-rubber bearings (LRB) 5. Friction-pendulum and curved-surface sliding systems 6. Fibre-reinforced elastomeric isolators (FREI) 7. Flat sliding bearings and hybrid isolation systems 8. Seismic isolation of buildings 9. Isolation of bridges and viaducts 10. Seismic isolation of tanks and storage vessels 11. Pipelines, equipment and seismic movement interfaces 12. Qualification, production testing and acceptance 13. Inspection, maintenance and ageing of seismic isolators 14. Source-based numerical study: a three-storey isolated building

Citation recommandée

Amina LAZIZI. Seismic Isolation Systems for Civil Engineering Structures. Principles, Devices, Design and Implementation. SARAHMED Éditions, 2026. ISBN : 978-9969-17-067-2

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Droits et licence

© 2026 Amina LAZIZI. Tous droits réservés.