Rubber part for incorporation into a brick or masonry wall in a reinforced concrete frame to protect against damage caused by seismic activity
US9926700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2607/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A rubber part for use as a structural component for incorporation into a brick or masonry wall structure in a reinforced concrete frame, to be located within the plane of the wall, has a length x and a stiffness along its length of Sx, a width y and a stiffness across its width of Sy, and a thickness z and a stiffness across its thickness of Sz, the stiffness of the part being anisotropic with Sy>Sx. The part is adapted such that, when in use, it is capable of controlling vibrations of the wall caused by seismic activity and also of having a damping effect thereby increasing the energy dissipation capacity of the structure. The rubber part is preferably in the form of a sheet and can be laminated on one or both major surfaces. The two major surfaces of the sheet may be contoured, for instance being corrugated across its width.
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