Vibration Control System and Method for Modular Structures

Vibration Control System for Modular Structures Using Friction Pads

This technology is a vibration control system for modular structures consisting of a core and unit modules stacked around it. It comprises a coupling plate fixed to the core and a friction pad, with one end connected to the coupling plate to allow relative movement and the other end fixed to the unit module.

Conventional modular structures have struggled to effectively absorb vibrations caused by external forces, making it difficult to ensure adequate seismic and vibration control performance.

By allowing the friction pad to move relative to the coupling plate and dissipate energy through friction, this technology can be applied to modular construction to absorb vibrations from external forces and enhance overall vibration control performance.

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Key Features:

• A coupling plate that is securely fixed to the core, which forms the center of the modular structure, without relative movement.
• A friction pad featuring a guide slit formed through one end and a fixing plate protruding from the other end.
• A friction pad connected to the coupling plate in a way that allows relative movement by inserting a coupling pin into the guide slit.
• A friction pad that absorbs vibrations by being fixed between adjacent first and second unit modules via the fixing plate.

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