A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Use of Teflon sliders in a modification of the concept of soft first storey
AbstractA practical system that deliberately introduces flexibility to the first storey of structures is described. The system utilizes Teflon sliders to carry a portion of the superstructure. Energy dissipation is provided by the first storey columns without sliders and by the Teflon sliders. The response characteristics of a multi-storey structure utilizing this concept are calculated and discussed. The results show that it is possible to provide effective protection to the superstructure while maintaining the stability of the first storey.
Use of Teflon sliders in a modification of the concept of soft first storey
AbstractA practical system that deliberately introduces flexibility to the first storey of structures is described. The system utilizes Teflon sliders to carry a portion of the superstructure. Energy dissipation is provided by the first storey columns without sliders and by the Teflon sliders. The response characteristics of a multi-storey structure utilizing this concept are calculated and discussed. The results show that it is possible to provide effective protection to the superstructure while maintaining the stability of the first storey.
Use of Teflon sliders in a modification of the concept of soft first storey
Chen, Y.Q. (author) / Constantinou, M.C. (author)
Construction and Building Materials ; 6 ; 97-105
1992-01-01
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Effect of first-storey shearwalls with Teflon sliders on earthquake- resistant buildings
| Online Contents | 1993