Highly effective seismic energy dissipation apparatus
US6438905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H9/028
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An energy dissipation apparatus for installation in structural frames to mitigate seismic effects comprises a scissor-jack system of braces with an energy dissipation device such as a viscous, viscoelastic, or hysteretic damper, or an active or semi-active device, connected between opposing pivot joints of the scissor-scissor jack system. The scissor jack system magnifies displacement so that energy is dissipated more effectively by the damper. Open bay, diagonal, and alternative installation arrangements with respect a structural frame are disclosed.
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