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Old Posted Apr 16, 2010, 10:43 PM
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Innovative aspects
This is the first time that an anti-seismic patent connects the ground to the structure at appropriate points, independently (using an empty space, gap) of the rest of the structure, to develop flexible and rigid areas and by means of an anti-vibration slab to distribute evenly damage-causing earthquake and wind forces. There are areas where what's required is only rigidity and clamping/anchoring of structures such as dams, pylons, bridges, windmills, timber structures vulnerable to cyclones, and these requirements are satisfied by the tension tie for building structures.

This tension tie may be installed on existing structures as well as in structures under construction. It is as if we have just discovered a screw and are trying to work out how it can be used. The tension tie does exactly what a tree does: it has roots into the ground and flexible branches. On two sides of anti-seismic slabs, scaffolds are screwed together with the base to protect the tested structure from collapsing by the latter touching on them. The patent of this tension tie does just that, the only difference being that the (tension tie) scaffolding is screwed at the centre of the tested structure, providing a corresponding gap over and inside the ground.

Sounds like the technique you have been using, But is not like.
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