A flexible connection at the base
A seismic bearing pad sits between a building’s foundation and its main structure. It is engineered to limit how much ground movement passes directly into the building.
Safer homes with seismic bearing technology
Seismic
Bearing Pad
Unicorn Properties Ltd. is bringing Robinson Seismic’s advanced bearing technology to its projects in Bangladesh, helping create safer, more resilient homes.
Robinson Seismic technology
Bringing proven seismic technology to Bangladesh
Based in Hamilton, New Zealand, Robinson Seismic was founded by seismic-isolation pioneer Dr. Bill Robinson. Its work focuses on reducing earthquake movement transmitted into buildings and infrastructure.
Robinson’s Lead Rubber Bearing technology has been used in more than 8,000 structures worldwide, including hospitals, buildings and infrastructure in earthquake-prone regions.
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What is a seismic bearing pad?
Controlled movement during shaking
Earthquakes can move the ground suddenly from side to side. The bearing allows controlled movement at the base and helps absorb and dissipate part of that energy.
A shock absorber for the building
Like a car’s suspension on a rough road, seismic bearings help soften the shaking experienced by the structure, reducing lateral forces and structural stress.
How it protects the building
Less force reaches the structure
Instead of transferring the full ground movement directly into the building, the isolation system permits controlled movement between the foundation and the structure. This helps reduce seismic forces and improve resilience during strong earthquakes.
For major earthquakes—including events around magnitude 8—safety still depends on the building design, soil conditions, distance from the source and the level of ground shaking. Seismic isolation provides an additional layer of protection; magnitude alone does not determine a building’s performance.
Built with protection in mind
Protection starts from the foundation
A safer home goes beyond premium design. It also considers how a building is prepared for unexpected events.
Through advanced seismic bearing technology, Unicorn Properties Ltd. is working toward homes that offer greater safety, resilience and long-term peace of mind.
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