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Shear link energy absorber

US5630298A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1995
Grant dateMay 20, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04H9/0237
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

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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