Seismic Insulation of Public Buildings Based on PTFE

Abstract

Ensuring the seismic resistance of buildings and structures is a factor that must be taken into account, especially when constructing in seismically active areas. Nowadays, one of the main approaches to increasing seismic resistance is the use of various seismic insulation systems. It is not always profitable and rational to increase the seismic resistance of building structures or foundations for equipment by simply increasing strength. Increasing the strength of structures leads to an increase in their mass and, as a consequence, to an increase in inertial seismic loads