To develop innovative anti-seismic elastomeric devices for structural vibration control.
The construction sector demands more economical seismic protection measures than the conventional ones, such as Buckling Restrained Braces (BRB). From a technical perspective, there was a need to fill the gap between the complex numerical analysis and the manufacturing process for both dampers and wall joints. At the same time, TARRC was faced with the challenge of reviving a very large testing rig that had not been used for several years and needed a overhaul.
The project is creating a new approach for VEDDs, which enables efficient manufacturing. In parallel, an R&D project is initialized to re-evaluate and optimize material and geometric arrangements for rubber joint technology.
For the large-scale testing facility, a new system is being developed, which is cost-effective and uses widely available This enables the machine to deliver high-capacity testing for bearings and seismic devices.
Validations in all areas are enabled by advanced numerical tools in Abaqus, OpenSees, SolidWORKS.
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The academic team will be gathering important information regarding the physical performance of elastomeric devices, which will help in submitting research to the European Conference on Earthquake Engineering (ECEE 2026). The project is also helping in creating links between the Engineering Department and the Business School through modules and workshops.
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