ADVANTAGES
Comparison with conventional devices:
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StruFlex Adjustable Pot Bearings - VS - Conventional Spring Isolation Bearings
Are very sensitive, and therefore very effective, even for very high loads
Are sensitive, and therefore effective only only for small loads
Adjustable gas springs (isolation bearings): small and compact size
Rubber or coil springs: large size
Enable adjustment of damping coefficient while in service
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Enable adjustment of spring coefficient while in service
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Enable adjustment of setting while in service
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StruFlex Adjustable Pot Bearings - VS - Conventional Dampers
Viscous dampers: effective even for very tiny movements
Viscous/friction dampers: effective only for larger movements
Enable seismic rocking isolation
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In buildings, no conflicts with architectural elements
In buildings, obstruct the view and/or occupy top prime space
Enable adjustment of damping coefficient while in service
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Enable adjustment of spring coefficient while in service
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Damping coefficient can be real-time variable (semi-active)
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Spring coefficient can be real-time variable (active)
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Enable adjustment of setting while in service
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StruFlex Wave Energy Converters - VS - Conventional Ship Mass Dampers
Inverted pendulum mass dampers: effective even for small mass-ratios
Effective only for very large mass-ratios
Configurations: active (variable moment of inertia, variable mass, variable stiffness, variable damping)
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Ideal for ships having wind assisted propulsion systems
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