Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Means compensating earth-transmitted force
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-21
2010-06-29
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Means compensating earth-transmitted force
C052S167800, C052S167300, C052S167400, C052S167200, C052S167900
Reexamination Certificate
active
07743563
ABSTRACT:
A seismic energy damping system with plural redundancy for a building or structure subject to seismic perturbation (i.e., deflection of the building structure) includes a distributed plurality of seismic energy dampers, and a plurality of rigid shear panels cooperating with the building structure via the seismic energy dampers. The plural shear panels and plural seismic energy dampers distribute seismic energy absorption and dissipation throughout the building structure to avoid stress concentrations, and to dissipate significant seismic energy, thus limiting the amplitude of deflections of the building structure during a seismic event.
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Chilcot, Jr. Richard E
Wendell Mark R
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