Seismic Isolators

SEISMIC ISOLATORS

Seismic isolators are special devices that aim to minimize the damage to the building by absorbing the earthquake energy of the structures during an earthquake. The seismic isolation system supports the structure independently from the ground and reduces vibrations. The basic working principles and advantages of seismic isolators are as follows:

1. Basic Working Principle: Seismic isolators consist of elastic materials located between the structure and the ground. These materials reduce the vibration of the structure by absorbing the effect of seismic waves generated during an earthquake. Thanks to the isolators, the structure can move independently from the ground and absorb horizontal displacements.

2. Increases the Flexibility of the Structure: Seismic isolators give flexibility to the structure and distribute the earthquake effects on the building. In this way, stresses and deformations in the structure are reduced. Thanks to the flexibility of elastic materials, the structure performs better and the risk of damage is reduced.

3. Damage Reduction: Seismic isolators aim to minimize damage to the building during an earthquake. Since the earthquake energy is absorbed by the isolators, it is not transmitted to the structure. Thus, the amount of damage and deformation that may occur in the structure is significantly reduced.

4. Human Safety: Seismic isolation systems ensure that structures become safer during earthquakes. Thanks to the isolators, the structures reduce vibrations and keep people safe. This reduces the risk of injury and loss of life during an earthquake.

5. Less Maintenance Need: Seismic isolators provide additional protection to the structure and make the building elements more resistant to earthquakes. Therefore, structures built with seismic isolation systems require less maintenance and repair.

6. Applicability: Seismic isolation systems can be used for retrofitting existing structures as well as new buildings. Isolators can be easily integrated into the structure and have high applicability for various types of structures.

Seismic isolators are an effective technology used to increase earthquake resistance and ensure the safety of structures. These systems are an important advance in the field of earthquake engineering and make structures more robust and safe against earthquake effects.