![A cross-section of a lead rubber bearing used in base isolation.](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/001/155/full/Lead-rubber-bearings20160523-5271-10y050d.jpg?1674165606)
A cross-section of a lead rubber bearing used in base isolation. They consist of three basic components – a lead plug, and rubber and steel, which are generally placed in layers.
A cross-section of a lead rubber bearing used in base isolation. They consist of three basic components – a lead plug, and rubber and steel, which are generally placed in layers.