Title:
【発明の名称】フェイルセーフ装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2002512325
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The invention concerns fail-safe devices for use in reinforced concrete structures. The device (1) comprises a link (8) of high tensile strength material and first (2) and second (3) end regions. The end regions (2, 3) and the link (8) joining them are formed from a single piece of material. The link (8) is waisted such a portion thereof is of a reduced cross section. The device is designed to yield at a given loading to within close tolerances and enables the design and construction of buildings which will react in a safe way under earthquake conditions.
Inventors:
Hancock, michael
Application Number:
JP2000544887A
Publication Date:
April 23, 2002
Filing Date:
April 06, 1999
Export Citation:
Assignee:
DEE Associates (Business Consultants) Limited
International Classes:
E04C5/16; E04H9/02; (IPC1-7): E04C5/16; E04H9/02
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Ichiro Sugawara