Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Means compensating earth-transmitted force – Relative motion means between a structure and its foundation
Patent
1988-04-26
1990-05-15
Raduazo, Henry E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Means compensating earth-transmitted force
Relative motion means between a structure and its foundation
52168, 52 1, E02D 2734
Patent
active
049246399
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method of restraining vibration of a floor and an apparatus therefor.
According to the method, a reservoir is attached to the floor which is supported from structural members of a floor structure and fluid is put in the reservoir. Geometry of the reservoir and depth of the fluid is determined so that sloshing natural frequency of the fluid coincides with a natural frequency of the floor in a same direction.
The vibration restraining apparatus according to the present invention is provided with a reservoir wherein a prescribed amount of liquid is retained. Natural sloshing frequency of the liquid in the reservoir is generally equal to a natural frequency of the floor structure.
As the floor vibrates because of vibration of the floor structure or vibrational source on the floor, vibrational energy of the floor is transmitted to the liquid and cause sloshing thereto. Because the sloshing natural frequency is generally equal to the natural frequency of the floor, vibrational energy of the floor is almost totally transmitted to the liquid. Consequently, vibration of the floor is restrained.
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Sato Takanori
Takanashi Kazumitsu
Raduazo Henry E.
Shimizu Construction Co. Ltd.
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