One striking example is Hospital de Tláhuac in Mexico City. It has 243 MLRB lead rubber bearings installed, which isolate the building from its foundation and reduce horizontal displacements by more than half.

Hospital de Tláhuac, Mexico City

This system significantly reduces structural loads during strong seismic events. The result: zero damage to either the structure or equipment, even after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake. The hospital continued operating without interruption, providing emergency care at a critical moment.

Seismic isolation for hospitals is not just about protecting a building. It is a guarantee that medical care will be available at the most critical moment.

Projects in Alto Hospicio and Zubirán

MAURER will soon share more details about seismic isolation projects in Alto Hospicio (Chile) and Zubirán Hospital (Mexico) — examples of engineering solutions that help save lives in high seismic activity zones.

  • 243 MLRB (Lead Rubber Bearings) for Hospital de Tláhuac
  • Reduction of horizontal displacements by more than 2 times
  • Zero damage after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake
  • Continuous operation of emergency services during the earthquake

The experience of implementing seismic isolation in hospitals underscores the importance of applying advanced technologies not only to preserve buildings, but also to ensure the continuity of critical facilities during emergencies.