Evolution in Seismic Isolation Applications in Structural Engineering

The modern concept of seismic base isolation revolutionized seismic protection of structures and their functions.  From the time of the earliest U.S. applications of seismic isolation in the mid-1980’s, structural engineers have continued to innovate and invent effective ways to apply this promising concept to both new and existing buildings, bridges, and other important structures and systems.  This presentation seeks to illustrate the evolution of application of seismic isolation in structural engineering practice, and to highlight some of the significant technical challenges encountered - and creative solutions developed - in implementing this promising technology.

Speaker: Mason Walters, Forell/Elsesser