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Innovative Geotechnical Solutions for Base Isolation of Buildings

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In the present study, a geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI) bed, composed of geosynthetic-reinforced sand–rubber tire shred mixture layer between the base of the building foundation and the supporting soil medium, is considered to mitigate ground vibrations. The index and engineering properties including dynamic properties of sand–rubber tire shred mixtures are carried out to assess their suitability for seismic base isolation of buildings. In addition to that, the liquefaction resistance of sand rubber mixtures is also evaluated. Further, laboratory-based model experiments and Finite Element (FE) modeling was carried out for footing resting on geogrid-reinforced GSI layer under static loading. Further, 2D seismic response of a typical building on GSI was also carried out using finite element code ABAQUS. Finally, results of a series of field experiments conducted to study the response of model footing resting on the geogrid-reinforced GSI bed subjected to horizontal ground vibration are presented. Further, a 3D finite element (FE) model of the field study was developed in the time-domain to simulate and investigate the response of geogrid-reinforced GSI bed on a multi-layered soil system for different surface wave characteristics. In general, it was found that GSI with geogrid reinforcement is found to be effective in the mitigation of ground vibrations due to earthquakes and other source of vibration.

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The author extends warm gratitude to Prof. Subhadeep Banerjee, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, who played an active role in the above project team and significantly contributed to its successful completion. Dr. J.S. Dhanya, Eurasian National University, deserves special recognition for her valuable contributions to the study and her assistance in preparing and formatting the paper. The untiring and intense efforts of all my Ph.D. students, particularly Dr. B.R. Madhusudhan and Mr. Senthen Amuthan, contributing to the above research in Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering are deeply appreciated. Er. I.V. Anirudhan from M/s. Geotechnical Solutions of Chennai provided invaluable inputs for the preparation of this paper. Gratitude is also expressed toward the funding agencies, with a special mention to the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, for their financial support through the project funding MoES/P.O.(Seismo)/1(248)/2014]. The Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board played a vital role in facilitating the field test program at their construction site. Technical assistance provided by Mr. Murali, Mr. Aravind Raj, and Mr. Ganesh, the technical staff of IIT Madras during the field testing phase, is greatly acknowledged. The author extends heartfelt gratitude to IGS National body and the selection committee members for their valuable decision in selecting me to deliver the IGS annual lecture in 2022. Gratitude is also extended to the IGS Kochi Chapter for their efforts in producing and distributing the lecture in booklet form to the delegates of the IGC 2022 conference.

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Boominathan, A. Innovative Geotechnical Solutions for Base Isolation of Buildings. Indian Geotech J 54, 3–39 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-023-00771-y

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