Books/reports on seismic isolation
Kelly, J. M. (1993). Earthquake-resistant design with rubber. London, Springer-Verlag.
Naeim, F. and J. M. Kelly (1999). Design of seismic isolated structures: From theory to practice. New York, John Wiley & Sons.
Constantinou, M. C., Whittaker, A. S., Kalpakidis, I., Fenz, D. M., and Warn, G. P. (2007). "Performance of seismic isolation hardware under service and seismic loading." Technical Report MCEER-07-0012, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY.
Constantinou, M., Kalpakidis, I., Filiatrault, A., and Lay, R. A. E. (2011). "LRFD-based analysis and design procedures for bridge bearings and seismic isolators." Technical Report MCEER-11-0004, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY.
Seismic isolation and energy dissipation devices companies
Listed below are the companies providing seismic isolation and energy dissipation devices*
Some international companies providing services in this field are
- Alga
- Andre Rubber
- Bridgestone
- FIP Industriale
- Nippon Steel
- Oiles Corporation
- Skellerup
*Information taken from MCEER Technical Report-07-0012 (Constantinou et al)
Important links
Youtube channel of Dynamic Isolation Systems, Inc.