Innovative energy dissipating system for earthquake design and retrofit of timber structures

This thesis presents the results obtained from a preliminary investigation into the potential application of the friction damping concept to wood structures to improve their seismic response. Sliding friction devices which contain heavy duty brake lining pads have been proposed in order to enhance a...

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Main Author: Yung, Willy Chi Wai
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/30128