Base isolation
part · 1970 · Digital age
Bearings that separate a building from ground vibrations.
What it is made of
- Ball bearing — has part. Friction pendulum bearings.
Principles and materials it uses
- Vulcanized rubber — is made of. Rubber–steel bearings.
Where it is used
- Earthquake-resistant building — is part of. Base isolation.
- LIGO — is part of. The suspension damps ground vibrations.