Performance analysis of LRB and HDRB base isolators for low-rise and mid-rise steel frames

Amin Ghafooripour, Sharifi Rohanimanesh

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    Abstract

    The enhancement of seismic performance is the main concern of owners and designers in the use of elastomeric bearings for the performance criteria. The LRB (Lead Rubber Bearing) and the HDRB (High Damping Rubber Bearing) are widely used as a part of the base isolation systems (BISs). This paper discusses and investigates the difference between them for their seismic performance and their effects for deduction of structural weight and material usage for the low-rise and mid-rise structures. The results show that the HDRB has better seismic performance in conjunction with its efficiency for weight deduction which conducts the projects for an economic design. Conclusion of paper shows clear vision to design engineers for future selection between LRB an HDRB BISs.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Symposium on Reliability Engineering and Risk Management (ISRERM 2012), Yokohama, Japan, August 5-8, 2012
    Place of PublicationChangsha, China
    PublisherCentral South University Press
    Pages401-406
    Number of pages6
    Volume3
    Edition1
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    EventInternational Symposium on Reliability engineering and Risk Management - Yokohama, Japan
    Duration: 5 Aug 20128 Aug 2012

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Symposium on Reliability engineering and Risk Management
    Country/TerritoryJapan
    CityYokohama
    Period5/08/128/08/12

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