• Talk about the application of viscous dampers in bridge shock absorption

    As a passive energy dissipation device, viscous dampers have been widely used in the earthquake protection of buildings and bridge structures, and some projects have successfully ...

  • What are the advantages of adhesive damper?

    Introduce the mechanical characteristics of fluid adhesive hinder, and simply talk about the use of adhesive damper in bridge shock absorption and reinforcement techniques, as we...

  • Safety Features of a Seismically Isolated Structure

    A seismically isolated structure can be designed with a variety of features to ensure its safety. A triple pendulum isolator system can be used for this purpose. Other features ca...

  • About Friction Pendulum Isolation Bearing

    A friction pendulum isolation bearing can help isolate a bearing system during seismic activity. Its basic design follows Coulomb's friction theory, which states that the friction ...

  • Buckling Restrained Brace As a Shock Absorber

    A Buckling Restrained Brace (BRB) is a structural support system that connects a gusset plate to the core plate using bolts. This type of support is relatively easy to install and ...

  • How to Optimize the Damping Performance of a Metal Composite Damper

    Metal Composite Dampers can be constructed using a laminated metal construction. The damping material is bonded to the metal layers using an adhesive. The type of adhesive used dep...

  • What are Earthquake Shock Absorber made for

    Earthquake shock absorbers are designed to absorb the energy from an earthquake and make a building more stable. These new devices are being tested in California and the Bay Area, ...

  • 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...