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1994 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Properties of Sliding Bearings: Theory and Experiments

Author : M. C. Constantinou

Published in: Passive and Active Structural Vibration Control in Civil Engineering

Publisher: Springer Vienna

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Sliding seismic isolation systems may consist of a variety of components, of which the most important one is the sliding bearing. Typically, sliding bearings consist of interfaces made of PTFE or PTFE-based composites and highly polished stainless steel. The properties of these interfaces are described.

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Title
Properties of Sliding Bearings: Theory and Experiments
Author
M. C. Constantinou
Copyright Year
1994
Publisher
Springer Vienna
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-3012-4_3