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Seismic Isolation Devices Lab.
Seismic Isolator Tests


Seismic isolators reduce the loads transferred to the structure during an earthquake. A significant portion of the seismic isolators produced are tested according to EN standards. This proves the accuracy of the parameters used in the project design.
Standards
EN 15129
Anti-seismic devices
EN 15129 Clause 8.3.4
Benchmark
ASCE 7.16 Clause 17.8.1
Qualification tests
SCT 2014 Clause : 4.2.3
Compression tests
SCT 2014 Clause : 4.2.8
Max Design Compression tests
EN 15129 Clause 8.3.4
Load bearing capacity
AASHTO
Guide Specifications For Isolation System Design Clause 15.2
- Compression Capacity
- Combined Compression and Shear
ASCE 7.16 Clause 17.8.2
Prototype tests
SCT 2014 Clause : 4.2.4
Compression Stiffnes tests
EN 15129 Clause 8.3.4
Frictional resistance
ASCE 7.16
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SCT 2014
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SCT 2014 Clause : 4.2.5
G Modulus tests
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