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base isolators [′bās ‚ī·sə¦lād·ərz] (civil engineering) Components placed within a building (not always at the base) which are relatively flexible in the lateral direction, yet can sustain the vertical load. When an earthquake causes ground motions, base isolators allow the structure to respond much more slowly than it would without them, resulting in lower seismic demand on the structure. Isolators may be laminated steel with high-quality rubber pads, sometimes incorporating lead or other energy-absorbing materials. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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