Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Means compensating earth-transmitted force
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
Braun, Leslie A. (Department: 3632)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Means compensating earth-transmitted force
Reexamination Certificate
active
06931800
ABSTRACT:
The devices are classified as a passive Supplemental Damping Devices, and as the name indicates they are used to supplement and increase the damping in structures. Increasing the damping is a desirable property, because it improves and enhances the performance of the structures. The devices are intended to be non-gravity loads carrying devices and are made of High damping Rubber that is bonded to Steel, however, some of them are capable of carrying substantial amount of gravity loads, if needed, and can be designed even to carry more. They are placed within the Structure's frame to dissipate energy produced by Earthquakes, Wind, or any other similar hazard. Examples of the placement are on the top of Bracing members or Shear Walls, in the Bracing members themselves, at the intersection of Bracing members, or at the Joints of Beam to Column connections.
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Braun Leslie A.
Devon Marcia A.
Wujciak A. Joseph
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