Armenia

Report

1. Mikayel MELKUMYAN, "Armenia is the one of the world leaders in development and application of base isolation technologies", MENSHIN Journal, No.54, 2006.11, pp.38-41.
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Iran

Report

1. Ahmad Naderzadeh, “Application of seismic base isolation technology in Iran”, MENSHIN Journal, No.63, 2009.2, pp.40-47.
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Japan

Report

1. Yoshikazu FUKASAWA, "Recent Trends of Seismic Isolation in Japan", Lectures, "Seismic Isolation Systems in Japan", at IStructE, 11 October, 2007.
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2. Taiki SAITO, "Basic Concept of Base Isolation System for Buildings", Lectures, "Seismic Isolation Systems in Japan", at IStructE, 11 October, 2007.
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3. Masatoshi TAMARI, Hiroshi KAWAMURA, "Performance of a Seismic Isolated Building at The Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake, 2004", Lectures, "Seismic Isolation Systems in Japan", at IStructE, 11 October, 2007.
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4. Hiroki Hamaguchi, Yusuke Samejima and Nagahide Kani, "A Study of Aging Effect on Rubber Bearings after About Twenty Years in Use," 11thWorld Conference on Seismic Isolation, Energy Dissipation and Active Vibration Control of Structures, Guangzhou, China, Nov. 17-21, 2009.
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