This report presents the results of a detailed evaluation for one technology out of twelve that were evaluated in this program. The evaluations were designed to test the performance of seismic isolators and dampers produced by several manufacturers. Contents include Introduction. Test Article Description; Description of Device. Test Setup and Test Plan; Installation, Performance Testing Data Summary, Analysis, and Review; Test 1- Performance Benchmark, Test 2- Compressive Load Dependent Characterization, Test 3- Frequency Dependent Characterization, Test 5- Fatigue and Wear, Test 6- Environmental Aging, Test 7- Dynamic Performance Characteristics and Temperature Extremes, Test 8- Durability, Test 9- Ultimate Performance Summary Appendix A: Selected Test Plots Appendix B: Reported Stiffness and Damping Properties Glossary.
- ISBN13 9780784405765
- Publish Date 1 January 2001
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint American Society of Civil Engineers
- Format Paperback
- Pages 40
- Language English