Currents · Science · 2026-09-06
Scientists create a steel sphere device that could protect buildings from
Innovative researchers have created an innovative seismic damper that utilizes steel balls and friction to mitigate the vibrations caused by earthquakes. Not requiring electricity or sophisticated electronics, early trials indicate a remarkable damping ratio of around fourteen percent. With its stra... Innovative researchers have created an innovative seismic damper that utilizes steel balls and friction to mitigate the vibrations caused by earthquakes.
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