| Title | Study On Mechanical Properties Of Laminated Rubber Bearing With Small Shape Factor |
| Authors | Mazda, T.; Ootori, Y.; Yabana, K.; Hirata, K.; Ishida, K. |
| Publication | Procedings of ASME-PVP-Vol.319-Seismic, Shock, and Vibration Isolation, 1995 |
| Objectives | To test for the basic and ultimate characteristics of low-shape factor elastomeric bearings and verify the applicability of established methods of analysis with the results. |
| Abstract | Laminated rubber bearings with a small shape factor are regarded as one of the most promising isolation devices to reduce the vertical seismic load of a nuclear power plant. In this study, three types of natural rubber bearings with different aspect ratios (diameter/total thickness of rubber) and one high-damping rubber bearing are tested under varied loading conditions. Basic characteristics and ultimate characteristics of the bearings are made clear, and applicability of estimation formula and analysis method are verified. |
