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WHAT'S COMING IN ABATEMENT AND MITIGATION METHODS: ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SYSTEMS FOR EARTHQUAKE PROTECTION
Pages 21-27

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... Hybrid systems involve the active control of base isolated structures and are attractive because many of the advantages of active control are retained while enhancing reliability, reducing power demands and extending the range of applicable structures. Earthquake protective systems are the direct result of aggressive research programs funded in the United States by the National Science Foundation, the National 21
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... By the turn of the century, such systems will be commonplace and the construction of the intelligent building will be one step closer.
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... Task Grouo on Seismic safety technology
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  • earthquake protective
  • consequential reductions
  • isolation decouples
  • quality elastomers

  • structural types
  • energy source
  • prototype buildings
  • mechanical energy
  • earthquake forces

  • shock absorbers
  • power demands
  • adding strength
  • predetermined limits
  • permitting relative

  • protective devices
  • earthquake ground
  • hydraulic shock
  • control involves
  • energy absorbers

  • bracing elements
  • direct result
  • dampen relative
  • nominal cost
  • isolated structures

  • mass dampers
  • structure forces
  • applicable structures
  • substantially improve
  • earthquake loads


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