Open AccessDynamic tests on laminated rubber bearings
Author(s) -
R. G. Tyler
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
bulletin of the new zealand society for earthquake engineering/nzsee quarterly bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.917
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2324-1543
pISSN - 1174-9857
DOI - 10.5459/bnzsee.10.3.143-150
Subject(s) - structural engineering , natural rubber , bearing (navigation) , shear (geology) , oscillation (cell signaling) , base isolation , dynamic testing , damping ratio , engineering , geotechnical engineering , materials science , vibration , composite material , computer science , mechanical engineering , acoustics , physics , frame (networking) , artificial intelligence , biology , genetics
Simulated dynamic tests in shear on laminated rubber bearings are described. The purpose of the tests was to check the performance of the bearings when used as mounts for base isolating buildings against earthquake attack. Over 1,000 cycles were applied to the bearings, mostly at
50% shear strain at a frequency in the range 0.2 to 0.9Hz. Values of damping were checked by carrying out separate torsional oscillation tests. It is concluded that the bearings are suitable for use in the dynamic mode for the purpose of achieving base isolation in earthquake resistant buildings. Damping is likely to be 2 to 3% of critical. Possibly greater values occur at faster speeds and under cold conditions. The use of separate lead or steel damping elements to prevent the build-up of damaging horizontal oscillations is considered necessary.