The View Marbella
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View picturesEarthquake-resistant construction is more important today than ever before. Due to the increase in earthquakes, both natural and induced, the demand for safe and durable building solutions continues to grow.
With SISMO technology, you can create earthquake-resistant buildings that are not only capable of withstanding severe earthquakes, but also contribute to comfort, energy efficiency and a long service life. Thanks to a smart combination of concrete, steel and lightweight modules, the structure can move flexibly while maintaining maximum resistance.
Earthquake-resistant construction focuses on designing and building structures that can withstand the impact of an earthquake without suffering major damage or collapse. One principle is central throughout: the structure must be able to move with the ground and absorb energy.
Important techniques include:
With this approach, the energy generated by seismic movement is not transferred directly throughout the entire structure. Instead, the impact is distributed, significantly reducing cracks and structural damage.
SISMO technology is exceptionally well suited for earthquake-resistant construction. The system has been developed to create a monolithic structure that is both strong and flexible.
The combination of properties makes all the difference:
As a result, SISMO buildings are not only capable of surviving severe earthquakes, but can also maintain their structural integrity over the long term.
A crucial part of earthquake-resistant construction is the foundation. This is where the concept of base isolation and isolation systems becomes particularly important.
With base isolation, specialised dampers are installed between the ground and the building. This ensures that:
SISMO can be perfectly combined with base isolation systems, creating an additional layer of protection. In some cases, this can make the difference between major damage and a building remaining fully operational after an earthquake.
With new-build projects, structures can be designed to be fully earthquake-resistant from the very beginning. This includes:
SISMO can also be applied when renovating or reinforcing existing buildings:
This is essential for homeowners and property owners who want to protect their buildings against future earthquakes.
The strength of SISMO lies in its combination of materials and engineering:
The space in between is filled with structural material, creating a construction that is both strong and lightweight. As a result, SISMO buildings often have a significantly lower mass while delivering superior structural performance.
SISMO offers clear advantages for developers, architects and contractors:
In addition, the technology ensures that elements such as ceilings, chimneys and façade components are better able to withstand vibration and movement.
The combination of science, innovative materials and intelligent systems such as SISMO is changing the way we build. Where traditional construction methods often fail during severe earthquakes, new technologies provide a solution that combines safety and efficiency.
By using systems such as base isolation, strong structural connections and lightweight frameworks, we can design buildings that not only minimise damage, but are genuinely capable of surviving an earthquake.
