Base isolation is generally done at the foundation, or “base” level, however isolation has also been implemented at intermediate floors and at roof levels. Base isolation is a strong candidate for hospitals, data centers, historic buildings, apartment complexes, educational facilities, and emergency response centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNon-structural<\/span> KF Structural provides Specialty Structural Engineering services for base isolation components and offers consulting and design services for structural and non-structural base isolation applications. Base isolation is a method used to reduce both seismic force and seismic accelerations imparted on a building or bridge Structure, or on Tools or Equipment (non-structures), by effectively decoupling the … <\/p>\n
Tools, equipment, and most all elements that are not classified as building structures, fall under the “Non-structural” scope. Non-structural base isolation is similar to building or bridge isolation, only performed on a smaller scale and typically with spring and damping systems as opposed to bearing systems such as Lead Rubber Bearings. Non-structural isolation can be implemented on individual components such as a transformer, motor control center, high value Tools, or artwork, or can be implemented on larger areas such as entire data center floors or containerized data centers. Non-structural base isolation is a strong candidate for any application where continued performance is desired or required and where the Tools or Equipment are sensitive to vibrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kfstructural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Non-structural-base-isolation-1.png?resize=640%2C375&ssl=1\")