Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Means compensating earth-transmitted force – Cross bracing
Patent
1995-09-05
1997-05-20
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Means compensating earth-transmitted force
Cross bracing
521671, 527292, E04H 902
Patent
active
056302983
ABSTRACT:
A shear link energy absorber comprises a base plate, an I-shaped beam, a fixture, at least one connecting plate and a plurality of bolts. The I-shaped beam has a pair of flange plates and a web plate positioned between the flange plates. The fixture has a bottom plate and two side plates parallel connected to the bottom plate. The base plate is connected to one end of the I-shaped beam while the connecting plate connected to the other end of the I-shaped beam. The plurality of bolts bolt the connecting plate and the fixture together.
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Tsai Keh-Chyuan
Wang Ray-Jeng
Bednarek Michael D.
Friedman Carl D.
National Science Council
Wilkens Kevin D.
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