Testing and modeling of square carbon fiber‐reinforced elastomeric seismic isolators

Steel‐reinforced elastomeric isolators (SREIs), as an effective seismic isolation device, are the most common isolators in use. However, SREIs are typically heavy and expensive and, as a result, application of these devices is often limited to large and expensive structures. A reduction in the cost and weight of elastomeric isolators would permit a significant increase in their application to many ordinary residential and commercial buildings. …