| 01. |
Bi-directional energy-absorbing
mechanism. |
| 02. |
ADD is made up of a low-yielding metallic
material. ADD is light weight and it is relatively
high ductile. |
| 03. |
ADD provides additional stiffness to reduce
seismic responses of lateral displacement,
story drift and torsion of structures during
earthquakes. |
| 04. |
ADD provides maximum energy-dissipation capacity
during the peak seismic response of the structure. |
| 05. |
The periods of structure can be shifted by
using the yielding of ADD to prevent the possibility
of resonance. |
| 06. |
ADD can be installed in a structure either
with the steel bracings or RC walls.
It is not interfere the ambient light and the
indoor space. |
| 07. |
ADD is composed of the pure steel. This is
keeping with the rule of 10.5.5 on the fireproofing
capability and 10.5.8 on the maintenance of
the building code in Taiwan. |
| 08. |
The mechanical behavior of ADD is independent
of temperature. |
09.
|
The installation, maintenance and inspection
(DT or NDT) are easy. |
