Seismic Protection Technologies

Naumovski, Luka; Kaplan, Onur; Kilar, Vojko; Çelebi, Erkan; D’Arenzo, Giuseppe; Faggiano, Beatrice; Iovane, Giacomo; Javidi, Saeid; Casagrande, Daniele

Seismic Protection Technologies

Naumovski, Luka and Kaplan, Onur and Kilar, Vojko and Çelebi, Erkan and D’Arenzo, Giuseppe and Faggiano, Beatrice and Iovane, Giacomo and Javidi, Saeid and Casagrande, Daniele (2025) Seismic Protection Technologies. In: Holistic Design of Taller Timber Buildings. Springer, pp. 253-271. ISBN 9783032020987

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Abstract

Taller timber buildings (TTBs) offer sustainability benefits but pose unique seismic challenges. The following chapter reviews state-of-the-art seismic protection technologies (SPTs) for TTBs, including low-damage self-centering systems, post-tensioned systems, supplemental damping systems, passive and active control systems and base isolation. It discusses the principles, applications, and future challenges of each technology. While significant progress and innovative solutions have been achieved, outstanding challenges include scaling the technology, optimizing cost-effectiveness, and managing interactions between structural and non-structural elements to enhance functional recovery, damage limitation, and acceleration reduction. By examining current practices and future directions, this review facilitates a broader understanding and implementation of SPTs, promoting the sustainable growth of TTBs in seismic-prone regions.

Item Type:	Book Section
Identification Number:	10.1007/978-3-032-02098-7_20
Dates:	Date Event 24 September 2025 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	seismic protection technologies, low-damage and self-centring, post-tensioned systems, supplemental damping systems, passive and active control, base isoloation
Subjects:	CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-02 - building
Divisions:	Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering > Architecture and Built Environment > Built Environment
Depositing User:	Gemma Tonks
Date Deposited:	19 Feb 2026 15:20
Last Modified:	19 Feb 2026 15:21
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/16876