Cel Problems to be solvedEarthquake protection of buildings is of key importance. Retrofitting of a large amount of structures, not respecting the new regulations is becoming an important market. The traditional methods require important additional strengthening inducing works at high costs. Dissemination of energy dissipation devices is also limited. The objective is to overcome the limits of energy dissipation devices through coupling of a series of dampers and cables. Some promising preliminary studies have already been carried out.Scientific objectives and approachThe technical key problem concerns the connections between the cable and the structure to be protected. Moreover, the following items must be addressed: architectural constraints, end-user needs, and public authorities approval aspects. The project includes the development of prototypes and tests on full-scale mock-ups, full-scale mock-ups.). Laboratory tests and preliminary studies carried out by the damper manufacturer have shown the feasibility of the damper/cable system (DCS). The ambition is to limit the number of dampers needed to protect the structure against earthquakes. Identification of the requested DCS characteristics and the structural typologies for which the system is applicable. Design of the DCS components, and supply of DCS prototypes. Study of architectural issues related to the installation of DCS. Experimental analysis of the DCS prototypes and of full-scale structures equipped with them. Evaluation of the technical and economical benefits of the use of such devices. Design guidelines for the implementation of the semi-active and passive control technologies.Expected impactsThe industrial results of this project - prototype innovative devices - for earthquake protection of structures at low costs, will contribute to the increase of European retrofitting market world-wide. In collaboration with construction companies, effective and economic solutions for the retrofitting of schools and hospitals will be proposed. Dziedzina nauki natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesgeologyseismology Program(-y) FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002" Temat(-y) 1.1.4.-7. - RTD activities of a generic nature Zaproszenie do składania wniosków Data not available System finansowania CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Koordynator BOUYGUES TRAVAUX PUBLICS Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Avenue Eugene Freyssinet, 1 78061 ST.QUENTIN YVELINES Francja Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych Uczestnicy (6) Sortuj alfabetycznie Sortuj według wkładu UE Rozwiń wszystko Zwiń wszystko A2P CONSULT LTD. Portugalia Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Avenida de Roma 12, 3° Dto 1000-265 LISBOA Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych ENEL.HYDRO SPA Włochy Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Via Pastrengo 9 24068 SERIATE Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych ITALIAN AGENCY FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Włochy Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Via Martiri di Monte Sole 4 40129 BOLOGNA Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych JARRET S.A. Francja Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Avenue des Grésillons 198 92602 ASNIERES-SUR-SEINE Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI UDINE Włochy Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Via Franscesco Mantica 3 33100 UDINE Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych VSL France SA Francja Wkład UE Brak danych Adres Chemin des Femmes 2-12 91886 MASSY Zobacz na mapie Koszt całkowity Brak danych