THE USE OF BASE ISOLATION IN STORAGE AND RACKING

Base isolation is a great example of Kiwi ingenuity. Well known for its use in major structures such as Te Papa and the new Wellington Hospital, the ability to add flexible bearings to absorb an earthquake’s forces is hugely significant for large structures. However, the use of base isolation in storage and racking is not common.

In this short video Matt Bishop discusses two examples where it could be worth the investment and provides some interesting simulations to demonstrate why.

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