Energy generating expansion joint

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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Waks, Joseph (Department: 2839)

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ABSTRACT:
Provided is an expansion joint system including: at least one transversely extending vehicular load bearing member; and an electrical energy generator connected to a component of the expansion joint system for capturing displacements having kinetic energy; an amplifier for amplifying the captured displacements; and an energy converter for converting said kinetic energy of the amplified displacements to electrical energy. Various embodiments including an electrical junction box, a cathodic protection system, dampers, and/or data acquisitions systems integrated with the electrical energy generator are also provided.

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