Seismic isolation is one of the most effective protection techniques used against seismic events all over the world. It can be easily used in different types of structures, especially for new constructions. While the basic concepts are almost similar in all countries, some specific rules and standards are different in each country. In this paper, the design of a base isolated building according to the Italian code is presented for comparison with other codes. The building is a seven-storey reinforced concrete condominium. Two isolation systems, composed of high damping rubber bearings and sliding devices, were designed according to the Italian Technical Code. For the seismic input, the Italian site with the maximum horizontal acceleration was chosen, with soil type C. The results can be easily compared with those obtained using other technical codes.
Designing Base Isolated Buildings According to the Italian Technical Code: A Benchmark for Comparison
Clemente P.;Buffarini G.
2024-01-01
Abstract
Seismic isolation is one of the most effective protection techniques used against seismic events all over the world. It can be easily used in different types of structures, especially for new constructions. While the basic concepts are almost similar in all countries, some specific rules and standards are different in each country. In this paper, the design of a base isolated building according to the Italian code is presented for comparison with other codes. The building is a seven-storey reinforced concrete condominium. Two isolation systems, composed of high damping rubber bearings and sliding devices, were designed according to the Italian Technical Code. For the seismic input, the Italian site with the maximum horizontal acceleration was chosen, with soil type C. The results can be easily compared with those obtained using other technical codes.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
