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Journal of Earthquake Engineering Volume 26, 2022 - Issue 10
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Preliminary Investigation of Aging Effects on Recycled Rubber Fiber Reinforced Bearings (RR-FRBs)

D. Losannoa Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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F. Palumboa Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy;b Department of Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering Management, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California, USAView further author information
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A. Calabreseb Department of Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering Management, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California, USAORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7441-9275View further author information
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T. Barrassoa Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy;b Department of Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering Management, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, California, USAView further author information
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N. Vaianaa Department of Structures for Engineering and Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, ItalyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9890-3731View further author information
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Pages 5407-5424 | Received 29 Jun 2020, Accepted 27 Dec 2020, Published online: 14 Jan 2021
 
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ABSTRACT

The use of elastomeric bearings for base isolation is well established through several studies. This paper is mainly focused on an innovative Fiber-Reinforced Bearing (FRB) developed using recycled rubber (RR-FRBs) and glass fabric reinforcement. These bearings tend to have better dissipation capacity, low weight and reduced cost in comparison with conventional Laminated Rubber Bearings (LRBs). In the present study, accelerated aging tests were carried out to understand the effect of aging on RR-FRBs and their long-term performance. Results of the investigations are compared with the outcomes of tests performed on Neoprene (N-FRBs) and conventional LRBs.

Acknowledgments

This research was carried out in the frame of Programme STAR (2017 LO-CO-ISO project), financially supported by UniNA and Compagnia di San Paolo.

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Funding

This work was supported by University of Naples Federico II and “Compagnia di San Paolo” in the frame of Programme STAR 2017 LO-CO-ISO.

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