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Experimental Study on the Response Characteristics of Seismically Isolated Buildings Against Tsunami Surge Forces

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT In the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake off the Pacific coast, tsunamis caused extensive damage to many buildings, but no structural damage to seismically isolated buildings (SIBs) was reported. Hence, the safety of SIBs against tsunami remains unclear. In this study, hydraulic model experiments were conducted on SIBs to investigate the surge forces acting on the SIBs and the pressure distribution on the superstructure. Moreover, the response of the seismic isolation interface was investigated to examine the dynamic effects of the surge forces on SIBs.

Source: Japan Architectural Review

DOI: 10.1002/2475-8876.70022

Authors: Masahito Kobayashi, Takanori Usami, Ryo Ehara, Yoshitsugu Kawakami, Satoru Fujimori

Institutions: Meiji University, Hiroshima Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Earthquake and Tsunami Effects

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500