This paper proposes an innovative low-cost isolator with lightweight and cost-effective features for use in low-rise residential buildings.The low-cost laminated isolator is formed by plastic shims with unsaturated po...This paper proposes an innovative low-cost isolator with lightweight and cost-effective features for use in low-rise residential buildings.The low-cost laminated isolator is formed by plastic shims with unsaturated polyester fiber reinforcement between rubber layers.Performance tests are systematically carried out to characterize the isolator in terms of mechanic behavior(e.g.,compression,shear,and their relationship),dynamic properties(e.g.,damping),and ultimate states.A design guideline and associated criteria of the low-cost isolator are also provided and discussed in this study.To investigate more detailed behavior,a finite element model of the isolator is developed in ABAQUS and calibrated by the experimental data.The research presented in this paper makes significant contributions to the evaluation of the peak stress and strain demands on isolator’s components and provides technical support for the design and manufacturing of this new type of isolator.展开更多
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China("973"Project)(Grant No.2012CB723304)Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(Grant No.IRT13057)+1 种基金the Ministry of Education Program for New Century Excellent Talents(Grant No.NCET-11-0914)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51278138)
文摘This paper proposes an innovative low-cost isolator with lightweight and cost-effective features for use in low-rise residential buildings.The low-cost laminated isolator is formed by plastic shims with unsaturated polyester fiber reinforcement between rubber layers.Performance tests are systematically carried out to characterize the isolator in terms of mechanic behavior(e.g.,compression,shear,and their relationship),dynamic properties(e.g.,damping),and ultimate states.A design guideline and associated criteria of the low-cost isolator are also provided and discussed in this study.To investigate more detailed behavior,a finite element model of the isolator is developed in ABAQUS and calibrated by the experimental data.The research presented in this paper makes significant contributions to the evaluation of the peak stress and strain demands on isolator’s components and provides technical support for the design and manufacturing of this new type of isolator.
