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Damping Solutions for Structures

Originally developed for NASA in the 1960s, fluid viscous dampers have been used in structures since the 1990s.

Dampers are used to reduce the impact of vibrations caused by a variety of sources including seismic events, for wind loading, braking and traffic vibrations in buildings and bridges. Our comprehensive damper design manual can be downloaded here. Contact us to discuss your project with our team.

 

STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS

RETROFIT

Dampers have proven to be the most economical solution for retrofits.  Drifts are generally reduced by one half which minimizes the need for conventional strengthening of the structure and avoids foundation retrofitting.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Adding dampers to a new structure reduces the drift and acceleration of the structure resulting in smaller member sizes and foundations.  The building remains essentially elastic following an earthquake which improves resiliency and reduces downtime.

BRIDGES

Dampers are used to reduce demands fromseismic, wind, braking, and traffic inputs.  Lock up Devices are used to tie structural elements together across seismic gaps, reducing the size of the gaps and improving structural performance.
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Our team analyzes hundreds of buildings and bridges every year. Whatever type of structure you are working on, we have probably analyzed it with dampers.

 

SYSTEMS

Direct Acting Damping
Damped Outrigger
Base Isolation with FVDs
Taylor Damped Moment Frame™

PRODUCTS

Fluid Viscous Dampers
Lock-Up Devices
Metal Bellows
Pins and Guides
Buffers
NEW & IMPROVED

The
Damper Manual

This comprehensive manual is a guide for engineers with various levels of experience to take advantage of this technology to improve the dynamic performance of structures and to help save lives throughout the world.

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