Viscoelastic materials are one method of providing damping to structures when subjected to earthquake forces. Previous materials have degraded in stiffness and lost their effectiveness. This investigation is to devise a material systems which will not degrade as a result of heat generation.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9161018
Program Officer
Ritchie B. Coryell
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-01-15
Budget End
1992-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$50,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Csa Engineering Inc
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Palo Alto
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94303