Device for minimizing earthquake shocks to a small building

Details Device for minimizing earthquake shocks to a small building Device for minimizing earthquake shocks to a small building

1998-11-23

2000-07-11

Stephan, Beth A.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Means compensating earth-transmitted force

Relative motion means between a structure and its foundation

521671, 521674, 521677, E04B 198

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ABSTRACT:
An inexpensive device for minimizing earthquake shocks to a small building. A foundation of the building is divided into an upper foundation and a lower foundation. Grains of sand are rollably disposed between the upper foundation and the lower foundation. The grains of sand support the weight of the building including the upper foundation. The building is not moved in a horizontal direction by a small force of wind, etc.

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