Metal joint and building comprising the same
US8511025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F7/12
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A building including a metal joint is provided with a damping member that is mounted between at least a pair of structures and yields in accordance with relative displacement between the structures. The damping member includes strength-suppression device that suppresses an increase of strength after yield, and exerts a damping effect with rocking or expansion and contraction of at least one of the structures.
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