Fiber reinforced elastomeric isolators for the seismic isolation of bridges
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.10.008
Abstract: Abstract Unbonded fiber reinforced elastomeric isolators (U-FREI) have been proposed as a viable alternative to traditional steel reinforced elastomeric isolators (SREI) for use in low-rise building base isolation systems. The viability of U-FREI for this… read more here.
Keywords: isolators seismic; fiber reinforced; elastomeric isolators; reinforced elastomeric ... See more keywords
An accurate and computationally efficient uniaxial phenomenological model for steel and fiber reinforced elastomeric bearings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.12.017
Abstract: Abstract We present a uniaxial phenomenological model to accurately predict the complex hysteretic behavior of bolted steel reinforced elastomeric bearings and unbonded fiber reinforced elastomeric bearings. The proposed model is based on a set of… read more here.
Keywords: elastomeric bearings; fiber reinforced; phenomenological model; reinforced elastomeric ... See more keywords
Seismic rehabilitation of cultural heritage masonry buildings with unbonded fiber reinforced elastomeric isolators (U-FREIs) – A case of study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2017.09.015
Abstract: Abstract In order to assess the structural behavior and to evaluate the seismic vulnerability of masonry structures of relevant historical and artistic significance, which is a widespread building type in Italy and in the world,… read more here.
Keywords: fiber reinforced; elastomeric isolators; masonry; reinforced elastomeric ... See more keywords
An experimental study on unbonded circular fiber reinforced elastomeric bearings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.09.062
Abstract: Abstract Seismic base isolation by introducing a flexible horizontal layer at the foundation level of a structure has proven to reduce the seismic demand. Steel reinforced elastomeric bearings have been used for that purpose extensively… read more here.
Keywords: experimental study; fiber reinforced; fiber; geometry ... See more keywords
Graphene-reinforced elastomeric nanocomposites: A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2018.04.009
Abstract: Abstract The development of graphene nanosheets and/or their derivatives (GSDs) has sparkled worldwide overwhelming industrial and academic research interests, due to their unique and potentially useful properties. This review is written to highlight the state… read more here.
Keywords: gsds elastomer; elastomer nanocomposites; graphene reinforced; reinforced elastomeric ... See more keywords
A constrained maximization formulation to analyze deformation of fiber reinforced elastomeric actuators
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/aa6dc6
Abstract: Fiber reinforced elastomeric enclosures (FREEs) are soft and smart pneumatic actuators that deform in a predetermined fashion upon inflation. This paper analyzes the deformation behavior of FREEs by formulating a simple calculus of variations problem… read more here.
Keywords: constrained maximization; fiber reinforced; fiber; deformation ... See more keywords