• More About Seismic Reduction And Isolation

    Seismic reduction and isolation is essential for structures that can suffer damage due to a natural disaster. Even large earthquakes can cause small damage. Small damage is typical...

  • Friction Damper For Shock Absorption

    A friction damper is an elastic device used to control the vibration of a structure. These devices work well in harsh environments and are capable of operating without electrical p...

  • A Stepwise Incremental Quasi-Static Testing Protocol for a Buckling Restrained Brace

    A buckling-restrained brace is a type of structural brace used in buildings. Its purpose is to help a building resist cyclical lateral loads, most commonly earthquake-induced loads...

  • What Is a Friction Damper?

    A friction damper is a device that uses friction to dampen the forces generated by an earthquake. They were first used in the 1930s but were considered obsolete after the Second Wo...

  • What is Elastic Sliding Bearing

    An Elastic Sliding Bearing is a mechanical device that can be used to control the movement of a moving part by elastic means. Its axial bearing surface is made of elastomeric mater...

  • Type of Seismic Isolation Device For Building

    A Seismic Isolation Device For Building is crucial for homes and other structures. When an earthquake occurs, the foundation of a building moves along with the soil. This causes th...

  • Viscoelastic Damper used in Buildings

    Viscoelastic dampers have been used in buildings for many years. The World Trade Center is a famous example. While many people are aware of its design, few are aware of its applica...

  • Base Isolation Types and What You Need to Know About Them

    There are a few types of base isolation. Here are the most common types and what you need to know about them. These include: Dampers, Structures, and Optimization. These types of i...

  • Where and How is a Lead Rubber Bearing Installed in a Building?

    A lead rubber bearing is a type of seismic damper. It works by converting kinetic energy from ground movement into heat energy. If a building undergoes an earthquake, it will be sa...

  • Advantages of an Isolation Rubber Bearing

    If you're a machinist, you're probably aware of the importance of an Isolation Rubber Bearing. The reason for this is that this type of bearing is crucial to the operation of machi...

  • Elastic Sliding Bearing for Seismic Isolation

    An elastic sliding bearing is a type of ball-bearing device. The bearing is made of plastic or other elastomeric material. The plastic disk has a high sliding coefficient and is lo...

  • Information about Metal and Metal Composite Damper

    The mechanical properties of a U-shaped metal damper depend on geometric parameters. We analyzed the parameter sensitivity of the component using ANSYS finite element software. The...