Summary of Evaluation Findings for the Testing of Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipating Devices

Summary of Evaluation Findings for the Testing of Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipating Devices
Author: Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784474648

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Service Center. his report summarizes the results of an evaluation that was designed to test the performance of 11 seismic isolators and dampers. The devices were tested for stability, response during earthquake simulations, and fatigue and weathering effects.

Summary of Evaluation Findings for the Testing of Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipating Devices

Summary of Evaluation Findings for the Testing of Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipating Devices
Author: Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784474679

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Service Center. his report summarizes the results of an evaluation that was designed to test the performance of 11 seismic isolators and dampers. The devices were tested for stability, response during earthquake simulations, and fatigue and weathering effects.

Evaluation Findings for Seismic Energy Products, L.P. Elastomeric Isolation Bearing

Evaluation Findings for Seismic Energy Products, L.P. Elastomeric Isolation Bearing
Author: Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784475041

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Service Center. This report presents the results of a detailed evaluation for one seismic isolator supplied by Seismic Energy Products, L.P. The evaluation is designed to test the performance of seismic isolators and dampers.

Evaluation Findings for Skellerup Base Isolation Elastomeric Bearings

Evaluation Findings for Skellerup Base Isolation Elastomeric Bearings
Author: Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784474570

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Service Center. This report summarizes the results of a detailedØevaluation of base isolation elastomeric bearings,Ømanufactured by Skellerup. The report is part of a program to test the performance of 11 seismic isolators and dampers produced by several manufacturers. The devicesØwere tested for stability, response during earthquake simulations, and fatigue and weathering effects.

Evaluation of Thermocoax Piezoelectric Weigh-in-Motion Sensors

Evaluation of Thermocoax Piezoelectric Weigh-in-Motion Sensors
Author: Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784475072

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Innovation Center. This report describes a program of installation, testing, and evaluation designed to determine the capabilities and limitations of Thermocoax's weigh-in-motion sensor.

Guidelines for Testing Large Seismic Isolator and Energy Dissipation Devices

Guidelines for Testing Large Seismic Isolator and Energy Dissipation Devices
Author: Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784475126

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Innovation Center. This report outlines the HITEC Technical Evaluation Plan for large seismic isolator and energy dissipation devices. The plan is designed to characterize the fundamental properties and performance characteritics of a wide range of devices produced by U.S. and overseas manufacturers. It describes a program of full-scale dynamic tests, the results of which should provide guidance to the transportation-engineering community regarding the performance of large seismic devices.

Evaluation Findings for Oiles Multiple Viscous Shear Damper

Evaluation Findings for Oiles Multiple Viscous Shear Damper
Author: Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784474617

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Service Center. This report summarizes the results of a detailedØevaluation of Multiple Viscous Shear Damper (MS Damper),Ømanufactured by Oiles. The report is part of a program to test the performance of 11 seismic isolators and dampers produced by several manufacturers. The devicesØwere tested for stability, response during earthquake simulations, and fatigue and weathering effects.

Evaluation Findings for R.J. Watson, Inc., Sliding Isolation Bearings

Evaluation Findings for R.J. Watson, Inc., Sliding Isolation Bearings
Author: Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 54
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784474532

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Service Center. This report summarizes the results of a detailedØevaluation of sliding isolation bearings,Ømanufactured by R.J. Watson, Inc. The report is part of a program to test the performance of 11 seismic isolators and dampers produced by several manufacturers. The devicesØwere tested for stability, response during earthquake simulations, and fatigue and weathering effects.

Evaluation of SSET: The Sewer Scanner and Evaluation Technology

Evaluation of SSET: The Sewer Scanner and Evaluation Technology
Author: Civil Engineering Research Foundation
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784474952

Prepared by CEITEC, a CERF innovation center serving the engineering and construction industries. This report describes an evaluation of Sewer Scanner and Evaluation Technology (SSET) designed to determine the basic capabilities and limitations of SSET for use as a technicallly viable technology for inspecting sewer pipes. The evaluation focused on the performance and in-service demonstration of SSET. The technology involves digital scanning to obtain a flat, "unfolded" image of the pipeline's interior. This evaluation includes field demonstrations performed at 13 municipal public works agencies throughout North America. Subsequent to this evaluation, SSET was modified to include a fisheye lens camera and fiber optic gyroscope, which replaced the rotating mechanical scanner and mechanical gyroscope. The evaluation confirmed the operability of SSET and its viability in data presentation. A degree of enhancement was recognized with additional features, most notably the ability to produce a digital report of the sewer pipe, to identify vertical deflection in pipes, and to deliver easily comprehensible and manageable results. The evaluation also revealed that SSET cannot reproduce all the features typically available from closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection. Such features include the ability to clearly see corrosion, infiltration rates, and ovality. The limitations in applicability were determined and an economic comparison of SSET and CCTV is provided.

Evaluation of the Tricon Retained Soil Wall System

Evaluation of the Tricon Retained Soil Wall System
Author: Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784475171

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center, a CERF/IIEC Innovation Center. This report describes a HITEC evaluation designed to determine the basic capabilities and limitations of the Tricon System for use as a technically viable, precast, mechanically stabilized earth-retaining wall system. The evaluation considered material, design, construction, performance, and quality assurance information outlined in the HITEC Protocol.