Events for 13 May 2026

Abstract: This presentation discusses Japanese retrofit schemes using dampers for various seismically defective buildings, typically of reinforced concrete (RC) construction.  Seven types of dampers (steel, friction, oil, viscous, linear viscoelastic, nonlinear viscoelastic, and inertial-mass dampers) used in Japan are briefly explained.  Various frame systems supporting the dampers are categorised, and their vibration control effectiveness is ... Read moreNZSEE Webinar – Japanese building retrofit schemes using dampers for various seismically defective buildings | Online