# US 5,349,794 A · Wall for damping vibration

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- Number: US 5,349,794 A
- Document ID: US5349794A
- Status: Granted
- Kind: A
- Application number: 07/859,588
- Filed: 1992-03-27
- Granted: 1994-09-27
- Earliest claimed: 1992-03-27
- Assignees: Shimizu Construction Co., Ltd.
- Inventors: Masayasu Taga
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5349794A

## CPC

- E04H 9/0237: {Structural braces with damping devices}
- E04C 5/01: Reinforcing elements of metal, e.g. with non-structural coatings {(E04C5/08 takes precedence)}
- E04H 9/028: {Earthquake withstanding shelters}
- E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D)
- E04C: STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS (for bridges E01D; specially designed for insulation or other protection E04B; elements used as building aids E04G; for mining E21; for tunnels E21D; structural elements with broader range of application than for building engineering F16, particularly F16S)

## Abstract

A wall comprises at least one pair of connecting members, a plurality of bracings, a wall body, and unbonded layers. The connecting members are erected between a pair of beams, and connected to the beams. The connecting members are made of a low-strength steel. The bracings are made of a normal steel. One end of each of the bracings is attached to one of the connecting members and the other end of the bracing is attached to one of the beams. The wall body is made of precast concrete and surrounds the connecting members and the bracings. The wall body is disposed in a space between the beams. Unbonded layers are formed between the wall body and the connecting members so that the connecting members can slide relative to the wall body. However, the bracings are fixed in relation to the wall body.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A wall for damping vibration and oscillation, comprising:
at least one connecting member erected between a pair of beams, and connected to the beams, the connecting member being made of a first strength steel;
a plurality of bracings made of a second strength steel, one end of each of the bracings being attached to the connecting member, the other end of the bracing being attached to one of the beams; said second strength steel having a higher yield point and tensile strength than said first strength steel;
a wall body made of precast concrete surrounding the connecting member and the bracings, said bracings being fixed relative to the wall body, and the wall body being disposed in a space between the beams; and
unbonded layers formed between the wall body and the connecting member so that the connecting member can slide relative to the wall body.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The wall according to claim 1, wherein said first strength steel has a mechanical strength approximately half that of the second strength steel.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The wall according to claim 2 wherein said first strength steel has a yielding point below 15 kgf/mm.sup.2.

### Claim 4

A wall for damping vibration and oscillation, said wall being supported between a pair of beams having a space therebetween comprising:
at least one connecting member erected between said pair of beams, and connected to the beams, the connecting member being made of a first steel;
a plurality of elongated bracings made of a second steel, one end of each of the bracings being attached to said connecting member, the other end of each said bracing being attached to a respective one of the beams, said first steel having a lower mechanical strength than said second steel;
a wall body made of concrete surrounding the connecting member and the bracings, the wall body being disposed in said space between the beams, said bracings being fixed relative to said wall body; and
an unbonded layer formed between the wall body and the at least one connecting member, said layer permitting the connecting member to slide relative to the wall body when said wall is subjected to external force.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

A wall according to claim 4, wherein said first steel has a mechanical strength approximately half that of said second steel.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

A wall according to claim 5, wherein said first steel has a yielding point below 15 kgf/mm.sup.2.

### Claim 7 (depends on 4)

A wall according to claim 4, wherein the number of said connecting members is at least two, each said connecting member having a respective pair of said bracings attached thereto, said bracings being positioned substantially as a rhomboid.

### Claim 8 (depends on 4)

A wall according to claim 4, wherein said concrete is precast.

### Claim 9 (depends on 4)

A wall according to claim 4, wherein said unbonded layer is grease.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

A wall as in claim 1, wherein, under increased load, said connecting members are subject to permanent deformation before said bracings reach their elastic limit.

### Claim 11 (depends on 4)

A wall as in claim 4, wherein, under increased load, said connecting members are subject to permanent deformation before said bracings reach their elastic limit.