Core-Suspended Isolation System
Creating Versatile, Earthquake-Safe Architectural Spaces
Room sections are suspended from the hat truss installed above the seismic-isolation mechanism positioned on top of a concrete core shaft.
Characteristics of the Core-Suspended Isolation System
Open Space Immediately above the Ground
The ground contact area of the building is about 1/10th of the building area. The rest of the ground area can be used as open space or as short-term retail lots.
Extra Design Flexibility for Room Sections
The room sections of the building are suspended by rods, making it possible to create large pillar-less spaces.
Excellent Earthquake Safety
The seismic-isolation period can be adjusted by varying the inclination angle of the multilayer rubber bearings, resulting in superior seismic isolation.
Seismic-Isolation Mechanism
Practical Applications
The core-suspended isolation system first entered actual use with the construction of our Safety & Security Center, completed in December 2006 on the premises of the Shimizu Institute of Technology.
