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Cost-efficient solutions for true earthquake protection.

SEISMIC DAMPERS / STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS

Tectonus designs and manufactures structural solutions for new and existing buildings based on friction dampers. Working closely with structural designers we help them to realize cost savings in the design and construction phase. Then we partner with building owners and their contractors to install a system that significantly reduces damage and downtime when future earthquakes hit. 

The Problem

Structures in at-risk seismic regions are over-engineered to comply with the Building Code. Yet they remain vulnerable to damage and downtime when earthquakes strike, leaving organizations and communities at risk. Technologies like base isolation have been around for decades but are too expensive for 99.99% of projects. The challenge is how to deliver true earthquake protection at a price people are willing to pay...

SOLUTIONS Structural designers use Tectonus seismic dampers to realize cost savings for clients by reducing design loads on the structure and foundations whilst giving them a building specifically designed to reduce damage and downtime should a future earthquake hit.
1000+ Devices installed
35+ Projects Delivered
$14M Construction Savings
$0 Net Cost to Client

FEATURED PRODUCTS

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TECTONUS DMAX

Straight swap for BRBs/EBFs but with lower overstrength

Tectonus DMAX braces are a straight swap for BRBs / EBFs / SCBFs. With high damping (50%) and best-in-class overstrength factor (1.15) structural designers use DMAX to reduce seismic demand and maximize cost savings in structure and foundations.
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TECTONUS HOLD DOWNS

Shear wall hold downs that dampen and recenter

Seismic-rated hold downs for rocking re-centering shear walls (timber or concrete) that reduce forces on the structure leading to thinner walls, lighter foundations and reduced detailing complexity. Compact and easy to install, enabling offsite assembly and faster erection.  
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TECTONUS XBRACE

Tension-only cross braces but with 3-4X more ductile capacity

Lightweight and easy to install, these cross braces are commonly applied in low-rise buildings — new and retrofit. With Tectonus technology these cross braces have a 3X increase in seismic capacity, creating cost-saving opportunities in structure and foundations.
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TECTONUS RSFJ BRACE

Braces that dampen and recenter all-in-one system

Applicable as steel or timber braces, RSFJ braces allow engineers to control residual drift almost to zero without the cost and complexity of base isolation. For critical braced-frame buildings where damage and downtime avoidance are key design drivers.  
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Join these structural innovators using Tectonus

"The design with Tectonus RSFJs was of comparable cost to the conventional design and achieved a 40% reduction in upfront carbon"

Chris Wallington
Structural Engineer, BECA

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WORKING WITH US

Our in-house engineering team supports you from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, permitting, and delivery. We don't employ salespeople, only PhDs.

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Discuss
Contact us for a no-obligation discussion about your project - if it's not a fit we'll let you know right away.
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Design
We provide you with hands-on modeling and analysis support and will help you answer any questions along the way. 
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Deliver
We deliver individually-tested devices within the required timeframe to the contractor for installation.

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LET'S BUILD FOR TOMORROW

As designers of buildings that last for generations, we all have a duty to leave behind a built environment that is better than the one we inherited. Tectonus is helping structural designers build for tomorrow in these four ways:
Future Protected

Let's build structures that provide for long-term asset protection and operational continuity. 
Lighter Structures

Let's build structures that use less materials like steel and concrete, with lower embodied carbon. 
Reuse and Repurpose

Let's build on the buildings we already have and bring them up to seismic standard without breaking the bank.
Mass Timber

Let's build structures out of mass timber, a material that has environmental. biophilic and aesthetics benefits.  
FEATURED PROJECTS

Structural designers around the world are using Tectonus technology to deliver buildings that are cost-efficient, compliant, and with enhanced resilience. Perhaps your project will be next?