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Base isolators have been installed at key buildings in Pōneke, like Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, to help strengthen them during earthquakes. But how exactly do they work? 🤔 Base isolators absorb the energy from seismic activity underground and preventing it from transferring to the building above. At Te Matapihi, there are 24 Lead Rubber Bearings and 58 sliders that work together to allow the building to move up to 800mm during an earthquake, without causing any damage. Installing base isolators i

A Base Isolated System is an innovative earthquake-resistant design technique that significantly reduces the impact of seismic activity on buildings and structures. The concept, which was pioneered by engineers like William Robinson in the late 20th century, involves placing flexible bearings or isolation pads between a building’s foundation and its superstructure. These bearings allow the building to move independently from the ground, thereby decoupling it from the damaging forces of an earthq