Natural Rubber Isolation Bearing: Seismic Protection Through Base Isolation

The natural rubber isolation bearing, which allows structures to move independently of ground motion during seismic events, represents one of the effective technologies for reducing earthquake damage.

At the foundation of natural rubber isolation bearing function is the principle of base isolation, which decouples a structure from ground motion during earthquakes.

As seismic design requirements continue to tighten and the value of building contents and functionality increases, natural rubber isolation bearings will play an increasingly important role in protecting structures from earthquake damage.