Subtitle: Analyzing seismic design options for a hospital building in a high-risk seismic zone, comparing energy dissipation and seismic isolation feasibility to serve as a reference for similar projects.

Rubber pipe plugs (also called inflatable pipe stoppers) are critical tools for temporary pipeline sealing in plumbing, construction, and industrial maintenance. Their effectiveness relies on two key factors: inflation pressure and pipe deformation.

Strategically positioned within the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines faces relentless tectonic pressures from the collision of the Eurasian and Philippine Sea plates. This geological reality demands rigorous seismic engineering protocols, particularly for critical infrastructure like hospitals, schools, and bridges.

The Seismic Revolution in Philippine Infrastructure: Strategic Value Analysis of Bridge Bearings and Seismic Isolation Bearings