NASA Has a Successful SLS Test
NASA successfully demonstrated the Orion spacecraft’s launch abort system can outrun a speeding rocket and pull astronauts to safety during an emergency during launch.
The History of Taylor Devices
As Taylor Devices, Inc. approaches its 65th anniversary, we look back at how the Company began, how it has changed over the years, and where it stands today.
106. A Study in the Long-Term Performance of Specialized Low Friction Hermetically Sealed Fluid Viscous Dampers under Nearly Continuous Operation on a Pedestrian Bridge
This paper will outline the specifics in quantifying the continued damper performance through an intermediate inspection after seven years, followed by a successful comprehensive inspection after eleven years. This included the removal, dynamic testing, and re-installation of three selected dampers.