COMPOSITE SLEEVE ROD AXIAL DAMPENER FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

Axial buckling restrained braces are provided. In various embodiments, a device comprises a plurality of cylindrical sleeves arranged parallel to each other. Each of the plurality of sleeves has an interior surface defining an interior region. A plastically deformable rod is arranged within the interior region of each of the plurality of sleeves. The plastically deformable rod is adapted to assume a helical shape upon compression.


» Number: US2017335588A1 (A1)

» Publication Date: 23/11/2017

» Applicant: WASATCH COMPOSITE ANALYSIS LLC?[US]

» Inventor: DOUGLAS TIMOTHY A?[US]

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This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737


                   




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