Innovative structural protection for multi-hazard resilient communities
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name:Innovative structural protection for multi-hazard resilient communities in India
This project advances hospital resilience with an innovative structural protection system, focusing on seismic isolation to safeguard new and existing buildings against multiple hazards, particularly earthquakes.
Research on Unbonded Fibre-Reinforced Elastomeric Isolators—a cutting-edge seismic isolation technology—demonstrates their superior performance over traditional methods.
These isolators significantly enhance structural safety, ensuring hospitals remain operational during disasters, providing critical healthcare services while minimizing damage and disruption in high-risk seismic zones.
buildings in India
located in seismic
risk zones
Impact
1
A validated 3D numerical model was developed using standard research data to analyze the seismic behavior of Unbonded Fibre-Reinforced Elastomeric Isolators (UFREI), ensuring precise performance simulations and advancing earthquake-resistant structural design.
2
Finite element analysis of UFREI devices assessed their structural response, providing critical insights into seismic force isolation. This evaluation enhances understanding of their effectiveness, supporting improved earthquake-resistant designs and strengthening overall building resilience.
3
A streamlined design method optimizes isolator shape and strength, allowing designers to accurately predict performance without expensive physical testing or prolonged simulations. This approach enhances efficiency, reducing costs while ensuring reliable seismic isolation for resilient structures.