Research has also highlighted the importance of adaptive base isolation systems ... while limiting displacement during less intense earthquakes, thus enhancing overall structural performance ...

According to the church, the new “base isolation system” could help the temple withstand a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. READ NEXT: Why this (proposed) LDS temple in Texas is at the center of ...

Seismic isolation systems are crucial for protecting structures from the damaging effects of earthquakes. One innovative approach involves the use of fiber-reinforced elastomeric isolators (FREIs ...