Vibration isolation technology has moved on to the isolation of entire
buildings rather than just building components. We have designed and
manufactured Neoprene and Natural Rubber bearing pads to frequencies
as low as 6 Hz and steel spring assemblies in the 0.75 to 2.00 inch
(19 to 50mm) deflection range in individual capacities of 1,000,000
lbs. (454,000 kgs.) Both techniques are used to keep ground vibration
and noise out of buildings close to railroads, subways, heavy traffic
or industrial impact.
Rubber bearings conform to Government codes and testing. Life expectancy
is 50 or more years. While they are generally not replaceable, replacement
can be built into the installation at a small added cost if the locations
remain accessible.
Spring mountings are often partially pre-compressed and automatically
released as building weight is added during construction. We prefer
the technique of structural spring support with removable spacers after
the mountings have been hydraulically compressed to assume the building
weight.
Our professional engineering staff is licensed in 30 states and ready
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