Rectilinear building structure

Details Rectilinear building structure Rectilinear building structure

1990-10-23

1992-02-25

Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Means compensating earth-transmitted force

Relative motion means between a structure and its foundation

52693, 52638, 403217, E04C 3292

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050901664

ABSTRACT:
An improved rectilinear building structure using diagonal tension members to resist racking to improve the tolerance of transitory transverse loads such as those that are produced by seismic occurrences. The improvement comprises placing a resilient pad in compression between at least one end of a tension member and a structural member whereby the resilient pad is compressed when the tension member is under tension so that the resilient pad deforms under the transitory transverse load thereby increasing the ductility of the structure before fracture of the tension member occurs.

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