DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

A system may measure displacement in an architectural brace that absorbs deformation inducing energy. The architectural brace may have a core member with first and second ends attachable to architectural features, and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends. The architectural brace may also have a buckling restraining assembly that encases the intermediate portion to resist buckling of the intermediate portion. The system may have a first coupling with a first attachment feature securable to the first end of the core member, and a second coupling with a second attachment feature securable to the second end of the core member. The second coupling may be displaced from the first coupling by a displacement. Further, the system may have a sensor that measures a plurality of changes in the displacement occurring over a period of time. The sensor may provide measurement data indicative of the changes.

主权项

1. A system for measuring displacement of an architectural brace that absorbs deformation inducing energy, the architectural brace comprising a core member having first and second ends attachable to architectural features to restrain motion between the architectural features and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends, and a buckling restraining assembly that encases the intermediate portion to resist buckling of the intermediate portion, the system comprising:
a first coupling comprising a first attachment feature securable to the first end of the core member; a second coupling comprising a second attachment feature securable to the second end of the core member, wherein the second coupling is displaced from the first coupling by a displacement; and a sensor connected to the first coupling and the second coupling such that the sensor measures a plurality of changes in the displacement occurring over a period of time; wherein the sensor provides measurement data indicative of the changes.