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120. Improving structural performance of an existing EBF and moment frame structure using fluid viscous dampers

Improving the performance of existing buildings is a critical function for engineers and one of the most impactful ways we can improve the sustainability of building structures. By re-using and upgrading existing building stock, we help to extend the usable life of structures that otherwise would pose safety risks to our communities. This paper presents a case study of the voluntary seismic retrofit of 651 Gateway Boulevard in South San Francisco, California.

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2. Bridge Design

This paper reports on a non-linear analysis of a bridge supported on sliding bearings with elastomeric restoring spring and viscous dampers. Results were verified with shake table tests.

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10. Investigation of Light Pole Base Integrity – Rich Stadium

Light poles at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., were showing incipient failure of their hold-down bolts, due to wind excitation. This paper describes the measures used to alleviate this problem, including the addition of viscous dampers between the stadium structure and a point around one third up on the light poles.

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