Seismic isolation bearing, as it name implies, is a kind of bridge bearing designed to minimize forces and displacements during an earthquake. Generally, this kind of bridge bearing can be divided high damping rubber bearing and lead rubber bearing. High damping rubber bearing utilizes the high damping performance can reduce the vibration amplitude of the applied structure. And the lead rubber bearing with large ductility can reduce the deformation and restore quickly after the earthquake. So seismic isolation bearings, are ideal for protecting bridge structures from ground movement in all seismic zones and soil types.
How does seismic isolation bearing work?
During the earthquake, the fixed base building will vibrate back and forth in varying directions due to the inertial forces and result in deformation and damages of the buildings or bridges. In contrast, the isolated base building will also displace but remains its original shapes.