Taylor Devices, Inc. Announces Approval by International Code Council for New Method for Building Design Using Fluid Dampers
June 21, 2023 at 12:00 pm EDT
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Taylor Devices, Inc. announced that it has received ICC approval for an innovative building design method using what is called the Taylor Damped Moment Frame(TM) (TDMF(TM). It allows structural engineers to easily incorporate fluid dampers into the design of new buildings in earthquake zones. The TDMF(TM) design procedure offers a simplified and prescriptive alternative to the current building code.
It will streamline the process of using Taylor Devices' fluid dampers in new buildings. The design procedure was developed, validated and published in accordance with the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) AC 494, which defines criteria for alternative methods for seismic force resisting systems.
Taylor Devices, Inc. is engaged in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of shock absorption, rate control, and energy storage devices for use in various types of machinery, equipment, and structures. In addition to manufacturing and selling existing product lines, the Company develops new and advanced technology products. The Company manufactures and sells a group of similar products that have different applications for customers. These similar products are included in one of eight categories, namely, Seismic Dampers, Fluidicshoks, Crane and Industrial Buffers, Self-Adjusting Shock Absorbers, Liquid Die Springs, Vibration Dampers, Machined Springs, and Custom Actuators. Custom derivations of all these products are designed and manufactured for various aerospace and defense applications. Seismic Dampers are designed to mitigate the effects of earthquakes on structures. Fluidicshoks are small, compact shock absorbers with up to 19,200 inch-pound capacities.
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