Motion detection and base isolation system for earthquake-resistant relief structures: Application of biomimetics

Motion detection and base isolation system for earthquake-resistant relief structures: Application of biomimetics

The conceptual design of a motion detection and base isolation system for earthquake-resistant relief structures is presented. The design process, which applies principles of biomimetics, is inspired by the motion detection ability of birds and fishes and shock isolation ability of woodpeckers'...

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Published in:2012 IEEE Symposium on Humanities, Science and Engineering Research pp. 63 - 66
Main Authors: Khamidi, M. F., Farhan, S. A., Chai, K. H. Z., Idrus, A., Nuruddin, M. F.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01-06-2012
Subjects:
Acceleration
Biomimetics
Concrete
earthquake
Earthquakes
Electric shock
Isolators
Motion detection
relief structure
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Summary:The conceptual design of a motion detection and base isolation system for earthquake-resistant relief structures is presented. The design process, which applies principles of biomimetics, is inspired by the motion detection ability of birds and fishes and shock isolation ability of woodpeckers' skulls. Concrete blocks with and without base isolators were subjected to shake table tests to evaluate the efficiency of the base isolation system. Results revealed that the base isolation system reduces horizontal acceleration of concrete blocks by approximately 82.00 ± 2.0%.
ISBN:9781467313117
1467313114
ISSN:2378-9808
DOI:10.1109/SHUSER.2012.6268899