Method and apparatus to control seismic forces, accelerations, and displacements of structures
US6233884A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H9/028
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A seismic energy dissipation system for use with structures such as buildings, bridges and the like. The system includes a gravity frame, at least one reaction frame, and connection apparatus for connecting the gravity frame and the reaction frame. The connection apparatus includes springs for setting a period of response and energy dissipation units for dissipating energy within the structure, thus controlling the response of a structure with respect to internal forces, accelerations and deformations due to external excitations such as wind or earthquake.
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