• Considerations on Functional Parameters of Dry Friction Seismic Isolation Systems 

      Șcheaua, Fănel (Universitatea "Dunărea de Jos" din Galați, 2014)
      Many types of isolation systems against ground seismic activities which can be attached to the building structures have experienced an intensive development in recent years. The studies and researches carried out ...
    • Energy Dissipation Device Using Fluid Dampers 

      Șcheaua, Fănel; Nedelcuț, Florin (Universitatea "Dunărea de Jos" din Galați, 2012)
      This scientific paper presents a solution that is adequate for the seismic isolation of small and medium size buildings and bridges. Comprising two seismic isolating devices, the described arrangement is suitable ...
    • Principle of Elastomeric Supports as Antiseismic Isolation Systems 

      Șcheaua, Fănel (Universitatea "Dunărea de Jos" din Galați, 2014)
      Special systems have been designed to be mounted at building structures acting against the effects of ground dynamic motions caused by earthquakes. Such systems considered as isolators working on dynamic regime are based ...
    • Seismic Base Isolation of Structures Using Frictuon Pendulum Bearings 

      Șcheaua, Fănel (Universitatea 'Dunărea de Jos" din Galați, 2011)
      Base isolation systems have become a significant element to enhance reliability during an earthquake. One type of base isolation system is Friction Pendulum Bearing in which the superstructure is isolated from the foundation ...
    • Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipation Systems for Safe Structures 

      Șcheaua, Fănel (Universitatea "Dunărea de Jos" din Galați, 2012)
      The seismic protection of buildings has been a successful strategy for the past 30 years. Seismic protection systems ensure the safety of any type of building even under most severe earthquakes. Seismic devices not ...
    • Study on a Seismic Isolation Method Suitable for an Architectural Monument 

      Șcheaua, Fănel; Nedelcuț, Florin (Universitatea "Dunărea de Jos" din Galați, 2012)
      The research presented in this scientific paper investigates an adaptive seismic isolation system meant to protect architectural monuments structures subjected to a variety of seismic ground motions. This scientific paper ...