About the author  ⁄ Ben Eder

Ben Eder is the Business Development Manager at ITT Control Technologies / ITT Enidine Inc. His primary focus is on the application of hydraulic energy dissipation devices. Ben can be reached at Ben.Eder@ITT.com.

Critical Wind Mitigation for Mega-Tall Structures

Tuned Mass Damper Systems Deliver

In developed cities around the world, space on the ground is becoming scarce. The new trend is to build slender, “mega-tall” skyscrapers. These structures require special considerations to mitigate the effects of wind forces that develop against the building’s façade. Wind forces can cause significant sway or twist, particularly in the upper floors of the skyscraper, and wind-induced accelerations can cause motion sickness for many individuals inside these structures. …

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Jul, 2016 By In Articles, Structural Performance Comments 0

Fluid Viscous Damping for Seismic Energy Protection

The Pacific Rim, or The Ring of Fire, is commonly known as the area bordering the Pacific Ocean that attracts a high volume of seismic and volcanic activity from shifting plate tectonics. Over the past 100 years, 90 percent of earthquakes and 75 percent of volcanic eruptions have occurred in the Pac Rim, making it one of the most active and destructive areas in the world. With the recent influx of high-magnitude earthquakes over the past few years, we are reminded of the importance of seismic protection and its value in safeguarding some of our world’s most precious structural assets. …

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Jul, 2015 By and In Articles, Product Watch Comments 0
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