Use of Teflon sliders in a modification of the concept of soft first storey

Y. Q. Chen; M. C. Constantinou

doi:10.1016/0141-0296(90)90023-L

Use of Teflon sliders in a modification of the concept of soft first storey

Y. Q. Chen
, M. C. Constantinou

Department of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering

SUNY Buffalo

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Abstract

A 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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	243-253
Number of pages	11
Journal	Engineering Structures
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0141-0296(90)90023-L
State	Published - Oct 1990

Keywords

bearings
earthquakes
friction
soft first storey

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