Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Elastomeric Pads for Building Isolation
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535] A new and unique building vibration isolation pad has been developed utilizing alternating layers of elastomer and carbon fiber mesh. The carbon mesh reinforcement provides several distinct advantages over traditional steel plate reinforcement. Lower natural frequencies and/or smaller operating heights can be obtained for a given load. In addition, the carbon mesh forms both chemical and mechanical bonds with the rubber, increasing the ultimate load for delamination. This paper briefly discusses the analytical solution for stress and deformation in the new pads, and outlines the pad design methodology. Tests were performed on both carbon mesh and steel reinforced pads. Static load-deflection curves, dynamic stiffness values, and creep data are presented. Finally, the designs of a traditional pad as well as the new carbon mesh-reinforced pad are shown for a realistic problem.
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