Aydın A. C.
Civil Engineering Beyond Limits, cilt.6, sa.1, ss.1-21, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
Özet
Governed by the laws of friction, Friction Pendulum Bearings (FPBs) represent one of the most important seismic isolation technologies, allowing structures to rest over the ground while dissipating seismic forces but retaining their maximum translation functionality through sliding. To this end, the present paper describes a comprehensive overview of FPB technology, including curvature specifications, manufacturing methods, and applications for engineering utilization. This is followed by an overview of FPB fundamentals and examining relevant information on historical evolution of FPB usage, design parameters, and the key performance parameters influencing the response: friction coefficients and load-displacement characteristics. Moreover, advanced manufacturing methodologies are also analyzed, namely material choice and production processes, to improve the FPB durability and efficiency. To analyze the significance of their use in abating dynamic forces, environmental aspects are taken into consideration while evaluating their long-terms output on the structural safety of FPB-supported structures. Future research directions combined with the expected advances in materials, numerical modeling, and structural integration methods. Synthesizing experimental data, numerical simulations, and case studies, this review should serve as a roadmap for optimizing FPB technology in order to improve seismic resilience of critical infrastructure.