THERMAL-MECHANICAL COUPLED BEHAVIOR OF TIN RUBBER SEISMIC ISOLATION BEARINGS

The authors focus on the thermal-mechanical coupled behavior of tin rubber bearings (SnRBs) under cyclic loading. research consists three phases. First, tests providing a large number deformations to SnRBs were performed. Second, an analysis model considering was constructed by combining seismic response and thermal conductivity analysis. Finally, analyses using conducted evaluate dynamic seismically isolated buildings with SnRBs. conclude that characteristic change due should be considered for long-duration earthquake ground motions.