1. What is the cost/benefit justification for seismic isolation?
With the implementation of seismic isolation, the total cost of the project will increase by only a few percent. Although the initial construction costs increase a bit, if the life cycle costs of the project such as ensuring the safety of residents, maintaining capital assets (the building and equipment located in it), maintaining operational capability, etc., are considered, the benefits Seismic isolation will be innumerable. Due to their seismic safety, isolated buildings have a higher relative value compared to normal buildings. Seismic isolation is the only effective technology that can be used to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the project after a severe earthquake. Therefore, the application of this technology in important buildings (hospitals and public buildings), vital arteries (main bridges), infrastructure facilities (power transformers and other heavy industrial equipment) is aimed at reducing risks and managing the earthquake crisis.
2. Do the separators have technical approval?
After successful performance in loading tests and confirmation of their technical performance, all replacement seismic isolators are delivered to the employer along with the technical certificate. Tests are performed according to ISO22762 standard protocols by calibrated devices and in the presence of employer representatives. We offer guaranteed quality.
3. Do the separators have technical approval?
After successful performance in loading tests and confirmation of their technical performance, all replacement seismic isolators are delivered to the employer along with the technical certificate. Tests are performed according to ISO22762 standard protocols by calibrated devices and in the presence of employer representatives. We offer guaranteed quality.
4. What are the maintenance costs of separators?
Periodic inspections of isolators are necessary to ensure their correct operation during a possible earthquake. According to the regulations of Japan, periodic inspections of seismic isolators are:
– Inspection after the completion of the implementation of the installation of separators
Periodic inspections include:
A) Visual inspection of the separators and around the structure, which is done annually.
b) Inspection along with the measurement of the useful height of the separators, which is done in the fifth and tenth year after installation and every ten years after that.
– Emergency inspection that takes place after a strong earthquake.
– Checking in detail after observing unusual conditions during emergency inspections or periodic inspections.
