Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Barrier or major section mounted for in situ repositioning;... – Hinged to swing from vertical to nonvertical
Patent
1997-07-08
1999-02-09
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Barrier or major section mounted for in situ repositioning;...
Hinged to swing from vertical to nonvertical
52 29, 521671, 52645, 526521, 526531, 52DIG10, E04B 1344
Patent
active
058679472
ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises a folding pyramidal structure in which one or several people can be introduced, being designed to bear extreme loads derived from collapsing of the building provoked by large intensity seismic waves. The particular configuration of the structure allows it to break or deviate structural elements, such as planks, beams and armatures of the collapsing building, falling on it and creating niches, thus allowing its occupants to exit from the enclosure or remaining alive under the rubble, being rescued opportunely. In case of failure of the building during a large intensity earthquake, the niches formed with the help of this structure may avoid death of its occupants.
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Geller Ehrenwald Luis
Holtz Hale Ignacio
Callo Laura A.
Friedman Carl D.
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