Lateral force resisting structures and connections therefor

Details Lateral force resisting structures and connections therefor Lateral force resisting structures and connections therefor

1992-01-21

1994-12-27

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Means compensating earth-transmitted force

Relative motion means between a structure and its foundation

52167EA, E04H 902

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053753828

ABSTRACT:
A force resisting structure for providing lateral support to a structure includes first and second substantially vertical structural members. These structural members each have first and second ends, the first ends being secured to an exterior support or structure. A third structural member having a first end connected to the first structural member and a second end connected to the second structural member is also included. The structure also includes means for movably connecting the third structural member to the first structural member so as to provide selective predetermined relative motion between these members when a lateral load is applied to the structure. Alternatively, the structure may include primary and secondary lateral bracing members extending in parallel from the first end of the first structural member to the second end of the second structural member. The secondary lateral bracing member is movably connected to the first structural member so as to provide selective predeterined relative motion between the primary and secondary lateral bracing members when a load is applied to the structure. The movable connection means provides a structure having a reduced amplitude of response to dynamic lateral loads, such as forces induced by earthquake and winds.

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