Coupling methods and optimal use of modern anti-seismic insulation systems at building and bridge construction structures

The construction industry has recorded an unprecedented advance in recent years, especially in the world recent developed countries and this involves the increasing development of insulation techniques against the effects of seismic actions that can threaten the structure integrity at a certain time. Most recent achievements in terms of structure insulation systems are successfully used within building and bridge structures in order to ensure the optimal stability level during a potential earthquake, which allows ensuring a proper safety level both for operation and in terms of investments protection. the protection methods of the structures are directed in two directions, namely in achieving the insulation at the base of the structure by strategically positioning the systems at the base of the structure while the second direction is directed at seismic energy consumption or energy dissipation by using dissipative systems mounted on frames the resistance structure of the building. By combining the action of the two types of mechanical systems, good results can be obtained regarding the behaviour of the structure isolated by the earthquake. The paper presents constructive aspects of the mechanical systems used for the seismic insulation of both building and bridge structures and their functional role in the whole structure to which they are mounted. Through the experimental tests made are highlighted the better results in terms of acceleration for the structure isolated with the composed system. Are emphasized in this manner the protective system role in ensuring an improved behaviour for the structure where is mounted at seismic dynamic motions that can occur in time.