This study focuses on the combination of a seismic isolator and its reinforced concrete foundation (pedestal) designed for use at a nuclear reactor building. A series of static loading tests was carried out by using specimens designed to simulate a realistic combination of a seismic isolator and a pedestal. The test specimens were 1/2 - scaled model, and four specimens were used. The test results revealed the behavior of pedestal under strains up to the rubber breaking level ( shear strain = 450% ) exceeding the limit assumed at the design.
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Watanabe, H., Watanabe, M., Hirai, H., Sato, K., Imaoka, T., & Umeki, Y. (2017). Structural characteristics of reinforced concrete foundation for seismic isolated nuclear power plants. Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering, 82(733), 433–440. https://doi.org/10.3130/aijs.82.433
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