Building damper apparatus

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1997-03-04

1998-12-08

Canfield, Robert

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Means compensating earth-transmitted force

521673, E04H 902

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ABSTRACT:
Brace apparatus for bracing a building or other structure and for applying damping forces to the structure during seismic disturbance includes a slider member slidably mounted on the structure. A brace member is connected to the slider member and is attached to the structure at a location spaced from the slider member. A damper member is connected to the slider member for damping and restricting sliding movement of the slider member relative to the structure. A track is provided to guide sliding movement of the slider member relative to the structure along a predetermined path of movement.

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patent: 4409765 (1983-10-01), Pall
patent: 5533307 (1996-07-01), Tsai et al.
patent: 5560162 (1996-10-01), Kemeny

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