NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Taylor Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: “TAYD”) the world leader in providing innovative shock and vibration mitigation solutions, announced today that it has received ICC approval for an innovative building design method using what is called the Taylor Damped Moment Frame™ (TDMF™). It allows structural engineers to easily incorporate fluid dampers into the design of new buildings in earthquake zones. The TDMF™ design procedure offers a simplified and prescriptive alternative to the current building code. It will streamline the process of using Taylor Devices’ fluid dampers in new buildings. The design procedure was developed, validated and published in accordance with the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) AC 494, which defines criteria for alternative methods for seismic force resisting systems.
