(1) Department of Aerospace Engineering, Pusan National University, Gumjung- ku, 609-735 Busan, Korea;(2) Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University, Korea
Abstract:
This paper proposes a new type of bearing system. In this study, a method for design of on elastomeric bearing system and
its mechanical property analysis are carried. Experimental and theoretical studies of the elastomeric bearings with fiber
reinforcement were proved effective new lightweight bearing system. The fibers in the bearings for isolation are assumed to
be flexible in extension, in contrast to the steel plates in the conventional bearing system. Several kinds of bearing systems
in the form of long strips are designed, fabricated and tested. The results suggest that it is possible to produce the economical
and effective fiber-reinforced elastomeric bearing that matches the behavior of a steel-reinforced bearing. Feasibility and
advantages of the proposed bearings are illustrated by the application of the analytic procedure to the structure system.
Results obtained here are reported to be an efficient approach with respect to bearing system and design of bearing against
shock absorbing system when compared with other conventional one.