System for reducing the seismic load of tall buildings

Details System for reducing the seismic load of tall buildings System for reducing the seismic load of tall buildings

1984-06-22

1987-01-27

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Means compensating earth-transmitted force

Relative motion means between a structure and its foundation

E02D 2734

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046386092

ABSTRACT:
Cables are provided between the foundation and the superstructure and arranged in the vertical cavities of the foundation and the superstructure and, both of their ends are provided with head pieces wider than the diameter of the cavities and elastic padding or padding elements are installed in the upper head piece. The diameter of the cavities in the foundation is increasing upwards, while in the superstructure it is increasing downwards. The elastic padding elements may be rubber and/or neoprene discs and are arranged along the upper enlarged section of the cavities in the superstructure.

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patent: 4258516 (1981-03-01), Mori et al.
patent: 4468016 (1984-08-01), Pineau
patent: 4479336 (1984-10-01), Schoening et al.

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