MFD Introduction
A multi-stage friction damper developed from conventional single-slip friction dampers. It provides energy dissipation under small, moderate, and major earthquakes and can also provide structural stiffness.
MFD Introduction 2
Conventional friction dampers often start sliding only once and mainly work under moderate or major earthquakes. MFD improves performance for more frequent small and moderate events and wind-load conditions.
MFD Introduction 3
Steel Damper has obtained related friction damper patents supporting this staged product family.
Connection Type
Wall-type connection has flexible layout and can supplement or replace walls without affecting usable space.
Connection Type 2
Brace-type connection is suitable for new construction and retrofit projects. Embedded parts are placed near beam-column joints for reliable force transfer.
Connection Type 3
Single-diagonal-brace and pier-support connections are also available depending on site conditions and construction sequence.
Connection Type 4
A multi-stage friction damper developed from conventional single-slip friction dampers. It provides energy dissipation under small, moderate, and major earthquakes and can also provide structural stiffness.
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