Sustainability of Structure Using Base Isolation Techniques for Seismic Protection

Abstract

Every structure is subjected to some kind of dynamic loading during its life span. Various dynamic loads include wind, waves, traffic, earthquake, blasts etc. Unquestionably earthquake forces are the most devastating one among dynamic loadings. Earthquake becomes more perilous due to high unpredictability of its occurrence. Special branch of structural dynamics called Earthquake Engineering has emerged and is dedicated to analysis of structures subjected to such seismic loadings and ultimately finding solution for sustainability of a structure in seismic event. Base Isolation is a very effective way to counteract the damaging component of seismic forces and is one of the most widely implemented and accepted Design considerations for base isolated structures & general code guidelines.