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22. SELECTED PRODUCTION HISTORY HIGH CAPACITY TAYLOR DEVICES DAMPERS AND ENERGY DISSIPATORS
Selected Production history Taylor Devices dampers and energy dissipators for structural use.
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Selected Production history Taylor Devices dampers and energy dissipators for structural use.
This paper presents a theoretical case study of the effectiveness of supplemental passive damping to reduce structural response to seismic excitation. A six story special moment resistant reinforced concrete frame is studied with and without the aid of supplemental dampers. Response predictions are presented for each case. Fluid dampers proved to be a very cost effective way to significantly reduce the seismic response of the building investigated. Preliminary cost estimates indicate that positive damage control can be economically achieved.
This specification covers the set of 186 fluid viscous dampers used on the five buildings of the new San Bernardino County Medical Center located in Colton, California. Three major faults are close to this location. The dampers operate in parallel with elastomeric base isolators, and reduce the required isolator stroke from +/- 48 inches to +/- 22 inches. This specification is very detailed and includes testing requirements.