The RoGlider
A sliding bearing with an elastic restoring force
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.39.1.81-84Abstract
The research on a number of new approaches to seismic isolation continues with the development of a RoGlider capable of supporting both light and high vertical loads with an effective co-efficient of friction of ~ 11% together with an appropriate elastic restoring force. Preliminary tests on prototype RoGliders have been promising.
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