Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Seismic fault base isolation components installed beneath a structure to protect it from earthquake damage.

These isolators create a flexible barrier between the building foundation and the ground.

They absorb seismic energy, allowing the ground to move during an earthquake while the structure above remains relatively still.

The large steel assemblies include rubber bearings or similar flexible materials to provide damping.

This technology is crucial for ensuring the structural integrity of buildings in earthquake-prone areas.