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16 January 20267 min read
Friction Dampers 101: What are Friction Dampers?
A practical guide for engineers on friction dampers as applied in (seismic) structural ...
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14 January 20264 min read
How TS1170.5 Impacts Seismic Demand (and Construction Costs)
New Zealand’s seismic standards are evolving. TS 1170.5:2025, a new Technical ...
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12 November 20255 min read
What is Seismic Demand and How Does it Impact Construction Cost?
Earthquake design is a defining feature of building in New Zealand. Every new structure ...
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21 November 20246 min read
Comparing Buckling Restrained Braces (BRBs) and Tectonus DMAX
Tectonus DMAX is an alternative to a BRB - but how do they differ? When it comes to ...
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12 August 2024< 1 min read
Mass timber case study: unlocking construction cost savings with Tectonus
Incorporating seismic devices into structures is typically equated with increasing ...
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08 April 20242 min read
Damped Brace Dynamic Performance Test (DFFJ) per ASCE 7-16
Tectonus DFFJ Brace System Test Dynamic Performance as per ASCE 7-16 Tectonus DFFJ is a ...
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08 April 20243 min read
Ramset and Tectonus launch ReidBrace Xtrem™ cross-bracing system
ReidBrace™ Xtrem™ powered by Tectonus™: The Ultimate Cost-Effective Seismic Solution ...
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19 September 20234 min read
Tension-Only Braces for High Seismic Application
Tension-only braces are a cost-effective alternative to traditional steel bracing. ...
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29 August 20235 min read
What is Low Damage Design in earthquake engineering?
In high seismic regions, earthquakes pose a significant threat to the safety and ...
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15 August 20233 min read
What is seismic Functional Recovery and why does it matter?
Functional recovery in the context of earthquakes refers to the ability of a building, ...
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16 March 20232 min read
RSFJ Dynamic Performance Test per ASCE 7-16
Tectonus Resilient Slip Friction Joint (RSFJ) Dynamic Performance (as per ASCE 7-16) As ...
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14 February 20235 min read
Seismic Devices and Aftershocks: An Inconvenient Truth
Aftershocks are real, yet few buildings are designed with aftershocks in mind As the ...
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