Comparative tests for horizontal stiffness of elastomeric bearings

Abstract

We needed to determine physical and mechanical characteristics of elastomeric bearings in order to create an accurate design models for structures mounted on elastomeric bearings. Methods and results of comparative tests for horizontal stiffness of elastomeric bearings, that were carried out both on real-size specimens and smaller scale models, are shown in the following article. Tests on real-size specimens were undertaken to prove the trustworthiness of test results acquired on smaller scale models.