# Taylor Devices, Inc.

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- [Taylor Devices Announces First Quarter Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/newnews/taylor-devices-announces-first-quarter-2027-results/): Taylor Devices Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Results
- [Taylor Devices Announces Fourth Quarter Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-fourth-quarter-results/): Taylor Devices announces fourth quarter and full year results including record high firm order backlog for fiscal year 2026.
- [127. Experimental Comparison of Nonlinear Stiffness and Damping Between Taylor Devices’ Pumpkin Isolators and Industry-Standard Wire Rope Isolators in 45° Angled Installations](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/127-comparison-of-pumpkin-and-wire-ropes/): Taylor Devices’ pumpkin isolators and industry-standard wire rope isolators were both tested in a 45° shear/roll angled installation. Nonlinear stiffness and hysteretic damping results are shown, including effects of input frequency and amplitude.
- [Taylor Devices Exhibiting At Farnborough Airshow](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-exhibiting-at-farnborough-airshow/): Taylor Devices, Inc. announced today that it will exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow, taking place July 20–24, 2026, in Farnborough, England.
- [126. Design for Speed & Resiliency](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/126-design-for-speed-resiliency/): A steel moment frame structure case study merges a modular biaxial steel special moment frame system and a prescriptive damped frame design method.
- [Taylor Devices Is Proud To Have Been Part Of The Artemis II Mission](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/artemis-ii-mission/): Taylor Devices supplied critical components to NASA for the Artemis II mission. We are honored to have been part of the mission and want to thank our entire team for making us exceptional.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Third Quarter Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-third-quarter-2026-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2026.
- [A New Era of Innovation Begins at Taylor Devices with the Alan Klembczyk Development Lab](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/development-lab-opening-ceremony/): Taylor Devices has established an in-house development lab that brings together dedicated engineering, expert machining, advanced CNC equipment, and high-performance 3D printing.
- [Torre Mayor | Mexico City, Mexico](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/torre-mayor-mexico-city-mexico/): Torre Mayor Mexico City, Mexico ABOUT Location Mexico City, Mexico Size 905,000 sqft Stories 57 Building Type Commercial/Office Number of Dampers 98 Structural Engineer WSP Group General Contractor A.D. Tec Gerencia de Construcción Owner Conglomerate: Fibra UNO, Union Investment, Reichmann International PRODUCTS USED Fluid Viscous Damper SYSTEM Direct Acting Damping CATEGORY New Construction Mexico City’s soft soils
- [DGS Resource Building | Sacramento, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/dgs-resource-building/)
- [2025 Year in Review](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/2025-year-in-review/): Our 70th year proved to be another exceptional period for the Company, marked by record-high sales and continued operational excellence.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Second Quarter Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-second-quarter-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 2nd quarter of fiscal year 2026.
- [BAE Awards Taylor Devices, Inc. 2025 Gold Medallion](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/bae-awards-taylor-devices-inc-2025/): Taylor Devices, Inc. once again received a BAE Systems Partner2Win Gold medallion at the 2025 Supplier Symposium. Their contributions to supply chain success helped BAE Systems ensure quality deliveries to customers.
- [121. Prescriptive Design of Damped Moment Frames](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/121-prescriptive-design-of-damped-moment-frames/): Article in STRUCTURE magazine on simplifying building design with fluid viscous dampers by using an ICC-approved prescriptive method.
- [Taylor Devices Announces First Quarter Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-first-quarter-results/): Taylor Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: "TAYD") announced today first quarter results for fiscal year 2026. Click here to learn more.
- [Silicon Valley SV1 Data Center | Santa Clara, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/ntt-data-center/)
- [Taylor Devices Announces Record High Fourth Quarter and Full Year Sales and Profit for Fiscal Year 2025](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-record-high-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-sales-and-profit-for-fiscal-year-2025/): NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., August 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: "TAYD") announced today fourth quarter and full year results for fiscal year 2025
- [125. Seismic Performance and Resilience Comparison of Three Designs of a Hypothetical 6-Story Steel Building in Los Angeles: Special Moment Frame (SMF), Base Isolated SMF, and SMF with Viscous Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/125-seismic-performance-comparison-of-three-designs/): This paper studies the seismic performance and resilience of three different designs of a hypothetical six-story steel building located at a near-fault site in Los Angeles, California.
- [124. An Examination of Interactions Between Fluid Viscous Dampers and Diaphragms – Developing Approximate Methods for Use with Linear Design Methods](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/124-examination-of-interactions-between-fvds-and-diaphragms/): This paper explores the interactions between the forces generated by FVDs and diaphragm inertial demands. An expansive archetype design space of steel moment frames with supplemental damping was developed with designs that follow the Taylor Damped Moment Frame prescriptive method in alignment with ICC-ESR 4769.
- [Long Beach International Gateway | Long Beach, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/long-beach-international-gateway-long-beach-ca/)
- [High Speed Rail | Yun Lin, Taiwan](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/taiwan-high-speed-rail/)
- [Natural History Museum | Los Angeles, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/la-natural-history-museum/)
- [1390 Market Street (Fox Plaza) | San Francisco, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/1390-market-street/): Photo credit: Loopnet.com 1390 Market St. San Francisco, CA ABOUT Location San Francisco, CA Size 504,000 sqft Stories 30 Building Type Mixed Use Number of Dampers 28 Structural Engineer Saiful – Bouquet General Contractor Plant Construction PRODUCTS USED Fluid Viscous Dampers SYSTEM Direct Acting Damping CATEGORY Retrofit 1390 Market Street (Fox Plaza) is a
- [651 Gateway | South San Francisco, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/651-gateway/): 651 Gateway South San Francisco, CA ABOUT Location South San Francisco, CA Size 300,000 sqft Stories 17 Building Type Commercial Number of Dampers 127 Structural Engineer IMEG & Maffei General Contractor Truebeck Construction Owner Boston Properties PRODUCTS USED FVDs SYSTEM Direct Acting Damping CATEGORY Retrofit Upgrading this structure from standard office space to Class
- [Force Development Services (FDS) Ltd and Taylor Devices, Inc. sign Exclusive Agreement for UK and Europe](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/force-development-services-fds-ltd-and-taylor-devices-inc-sign-exclusive-agreement-for-uk-and-europe/): Force Development Services (FDS) Ltd is proud to announce it has signed an exclusive agreement with leading shock control manufacturer Taylor Devices, Inc.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Third Quarter and Nine-Month Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-third-quarter-2025-results/): NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: "TAYD") announced today third quarter and nine-month results for fiscal year 2025
- [How Vibration Control in Data Centers Can Protect Our Modern Lives](https://www.taylordevices.com/blog/vibration-control-in-data-centers/): Data Centers have become vital to our always-connected lives but are extremely vulnerable during seismic events. Learn how vibration control through a base isolation system can significantly reduce this risk.
- [555 Capitol Mall | Sacramento, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/555-capitol-mall/)
- [TSMC Superconductor Factories](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/tsmc-superconductor-factories/)
- [Sound Transit: F200 Federal Way Link Extension](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/sound-transit-federal-way-link/)
- [123. Sound Transit Light Rail](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/123-sound-transit-light-rail/): Article from Aspire Winter 2025. Site challenges provide an opportunity for concrete segmental construction solutions.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Second Quarter and First Half Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-fiscal-year-2025-second-quarter-and-first-half-results/): NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2025 - Taylor Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: "TAYD") announced today second quarter and half year results.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Fiscal Year 2025 First Quarter Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-fiscal-year-2025-first-quarter-results/): Taylor Devices Announces Fiscal Year 2025 First Quarter Results. Read the latest press release with results from the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2025.
- [Millennium Bridge | London, England](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/millennium-bridge-london-england/)
- [Taylor Devices Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-third-quarter-2022-results/): Taylor Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap: "TAYD") announces third quarter and nine months results today.
- [Playing It Safe: Protecting Fans Around the World](https://www.taylordevices.com/blog/stadium-dampers/): Whether it’s from seismic activity, excessive winds, or even large motion caused by spectator movements, stadiums around the world depend on Taylor Devices to keep fans safe.
- [The Gerald Desmond Bridge Opens in Long Beach, CA.](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/the-gerald-desmond-bridge-opens-in-long-beach-ca/): This article from the Port of Long Beach was written about a new replacement bridge built in the Port of Long Beach.
- [Gerald Desmond Replacement Bridge Featured in Informed Infrastructure](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/gerald-desmond-replacement-bridge-feature-in-informed-infrastructure/): The February edition of Informed Infrastructure magazine features an extensive article on the Gerald Desmond Replacement Bridge.
- [Seismic Design with Viscous Dampers: Applications and Design Strategies](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/tasi-presentation/): In this webinar, we discuss the use of Viscous Dampers, specifically in non-ductile concrete moment frame buildings.
- [The History of Taylor Devices](https://www.taylordevices.com/blog/the-history-of-taylor-devices/): As Taylor Devices, Inc. approaches its 65th anniversary, we look back at how the Company began, how it has changed over the years, and where it stands today.
- [New Pedestrian Bridge in Ohio](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/pedestrian-bridge-dublin-ohio/): This article from Equipment World was written about a new pedestrian bridge that opened in Dublin, OH that is built with Taylor Devices' TMDs.
- [Vibration Isolation on the Mobile Launch Platform](https://www.taylordevices.com/blog/vibration-isolation-on-the-mobile-launch-platform/): Vibration Isolation Systems are used on the Mobile Launch Platform to mitigate vibrations from the launch and protect important electronic equipment from damage.
- [BAE Awards Taylor Devices, Inc.](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/bae-awards-taylor-devices-inc-2024/): Taylor Devices, Inc. received a BAE Systems Partner2Win Gold medallion on November 12, 2024, for their exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence.
- [101 Continental | El Segundo, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/101-continental/)
- [12 Moorehouse Ave | Christchurch, New Zealand](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/12-moorehouse-ave/): 12 Moorehouse Ave. Christchurch, New Zealand ABOUT Location Christchurch, New Zealand Size 75,000 ft² | 7,000 m² Stories 5 Building Type Office Number of Dampers 55 Structural Engineer Opus International Architect NBBJ General Contractor McCarthy Building PRODUCTS USED Fluid Viscous Dampers SYSTEM Direct Acting Damping CATEGORY New Build This commercial office building was constructed|
- [Bayer CCTC | Berkeley, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/bayer-berkeley-cctc-2/)
- [T-Mobile Park | Seattle, WA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/t-mobile-park/)
- [122. 'Necessity is the Mother of Invention' How challenges for The Artise turned into willingness to create something new](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/122-necessity-is-the-mother-of-invention-how-challenges-for-the-artise-turned-into-willingness-to-create-something-new/): This article from STRUCTURE magazine features The Artise, a 25-story, steel office building in Bellevue, Washington.
- [120. Improving structural performance of an existing EBF and moment frame structure using fluid viscous dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/120-improving-structural-performance-of-an-existing-ebf-and-moment-frame-structure-using-fluid-viscous-dampers/): This paper presents a case study of the voluntary seismic retrofit of 651 Gateway Boulevard in South San Francisco, California.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Fourth Quarter Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-fiscal-year-2024-fourth-quarter-results/): This article in Modern Steel Construction from AISC was written to give engineers advice on designing buildings for seismic energy dissipation using fluid viscous dampers and ASCE 7 alternative procedures.
- [St. James Theatre | Wellington, New Zealand](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/st-james-theatre/)
- [Hotel Woodland | Woodland, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/hotel-woodland/)
- [UCLA Pritzker Hall](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/ucla-pritzker-hall/)
- [300 Lakeside | Oakland, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/300-lakeside/)
- [Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) | Loma Linda, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/llumc/)
- [8 Willis St. | Wellington, New Zealand](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/8-willis-st/)
- [William H. Harsha Bridge | Maysville, KY](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/harsha-bridge/)
- [40 - 44 Bowen St. | Wellington, New Zealand](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/40-bowen-st/)
- [New & Improved Damper Manual](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/new-improved-damper-manual/): We have released a new and improved version of our Damper Manual. Download now.
- [11. Long Term Life Cycle Evaluation of Taylor Devices Products](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/11-long-term-life-cycle-evaluation-of-taylor-devices-products/): A number of Taylor Devices produced between 1956 and 1965 are kept in storage and are periodically evaluated for corrosion and deterioration. This report describes the present day condition of these dampers and shock absorbers.
- [98. Seismic Protection System and its Economic Analysis on the Beijing High-Rise Building Pangu Plaza](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/98-seismic-protection-system-and-its-economic-analysis-on-the-beijing-high-rise-building-pangu-plaza/): Application of Taylor Devices' dampers to Pangu Plaza in China.
- [96. Roof Isolation System to Reduce Seismic Response of Buildings](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/96-roof-isolation-system-to-reduce-seismic-response-of-buildings/): This paper presents a comparative study with a simple five story steel building under a strong earthquake ground motion that is carried out to assess the effectiveness of the roof isolation system.
- [95. Optimized Damping Device Configuration Design of a Steel Frame Structure Based on Building Performance Indices](https://www.taylordevices.com/uncategorized/95-optimized-damping-device-configuration-design-of-a-steel-frame-structure-based-on-building-performance-indices/): In this paper an existing building with added linear viscous dampers is redesigned based on different performance index optimization. The results indicate that the optimal device configurations are highly related to the dynamic properties of the structure and its required performance index.
- [94. A Simple Method for the Design of Optimal Damper Configurations in MDOF Structures](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/94-a-simple-method-for-the-design-of-optimal-damper-configurations-in-mdof-structures/): This paper discuss design methodology how to maximize the dampers effectiveness while reducing the size and total amount of added dampers necessary to reach a given performance objective.
- [93. Experimental Study of RC Building Structures with Supplemental Viscous Dampers and Lightly Reinforced Walls](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/93-experimental-study-of-rc-building-structures-with-supplemental-viscous-dampers-and-lightly-reinforced-walls/): This paper presents the results of an experimental evaluation on the effectiveness of applying viscous dampers to reinforced concrete moment resisting building structures.
- [92. Energy Dissipation Systems for Seismic Applications](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/92-energy-dissipation-systems-for-seismic-applications/): This paper presents a summary of current practice and recent developments in the application of passive energy dissipation system for seismic protection of structures. Major topics that are presented include basic principles of energy dissipation systems, descriptions of the mechanical behavior and mathematical modeling of selected passive energy dissipation devices.
- [91. Coupled Truss Walls with Damped Link Elements](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/91-coupled-truss-walls-with-damped-link-elements/): This paper presents a new approach for a better utilization of supplemental damping elements within a structural system.
- [90. Rehabilitation of a 1985 Steel Moment Frame Building](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/90-rehabilitation-of-a-1985-steel-moment-frame-building/): This paper discusses the process of a 1985 steel moment frame that is seismically upgraded using passive energy dissipation without adding stiffness to the system.
- [87. Fluid Dampers for Seismic Protection of Woodframe Structures](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/87-fluid-dampers-for-seismic-protection-of-woodframe-structures/): This paper presents a numerical study of the application of fluid dampers for seismic protection of wood framed structures.
- [88. Seismic Performance of Light Framed Wood Structures with Toggle-Braced Fluid Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/88-seismic-performance-of-light-framed-wood-structures-with-toggle-braced-fluid-dampers/): This paper focuses on the results from shaking table tests of wood shear walls employing toggle-braced fluid dampers.
- [89. U.S Code Development of Structures with Damping Systems](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/89-u-s-code-development-of-structures-with-damping-systems/): This paper provides a summary of the code development activities for the 2003 NEHRP by the building seismic safety council.
- [86. Base Isolation and Supplemental Damping Systems for Seismic Protection of Wood Structures](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/86-base-isolation-and-supplemental-damping-systems-for-seismic-protection-of-wood-structures/): This paper provides a literature review on the application of base isolation and supplemental damping systems for seismic protection of wood structures.
- [83. Boat Seat Isolators](https://www.taylordevices.com/uncategorized/83-boat-seat-isolators/)
- [82. Full-Scale Shake Table Tests of 5-Story Steel Building with Viscous Damping](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/82-full-scale-shake-table-tests-of-5-story-steel-building-with-viscous-damping/): This paper discusses E-Defense shaking table facility (test concept, method and test results, as well as details of the 5-story building that was tested repeatedly inserting and replacing each of 4 damper types; steel, oil, viscous and viscoelastic dampers).
- [81. Applicability of Seismic Protective Systems to High-Tech Industrial Structures](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/81-applicability-of-seismic-protective-systems-to-high-tech-industrial-structures/): This paper summarizes the feasibility study of implementing seismic protective systems into high tech industrial structures in which costly vibration sensitive facilities are housed.
- [80. A Living or Smart Building: the Guangzhou Tower](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/80-a-living-or-smart-building-the-guangzhou-tower/): This paper presents the evolution of the structural design of one of the tallest structures in the world.
- [79. Fluid Viscous Dampers: An Effective Way to Suppress Pedestrian-Induced Motions in Footbridges](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/79-fluid-viscous-dampers-an-effective-way-to-suppress-pedestrian-induced-motions-in-footbridges/): This paper provides a brief overview of fluid damping technology with specific case studies being provided from pedestrian bridges now equipped with fluid viscous dampers.
- [78. Experience and Practical Considerations in the Design of Viscous Damping](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/78-experience-and-practical-considerations-in-the-design-of-viscous-damping/): This paper describes how viscous dampers work, and how they significantly reduce seismic excitation in structures.
- [77. Energy Management Utilizing the Hydraulic Shock Absorber](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/77-energy-management-utilizing-the-hydraulic-shock-absorber/): This paper presents design constraints, design parameters, and state of the art technology used to incorporate a self contained shock absorber into a system for the purpose of dissipating kinetic energy. The information is presented in both qualitative and functional equation format.
- [76. Simulation, Development, and Field Measurement Validation of an Isolation System for a New Electronics Cabinet in the Space Shuttle Launch Environment within the Mobile Launch Platform](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/76-simulation-development-and-field-measurement-validation-of-an-isolation-system-for-a-new-electronics-cabinet-in-the-space-shuttle-launch-environment-within-the-mobile-launch-platform/): This paper describes the dynamic analysis of an isolator system for the cabinet mounted low voltage power switchgear in the Space Shuttle Mobile Launch Platform (MLP).
- [68. History, Design, and Applications of Fluid Dampers in Structural Engineering](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/68-history-design-and-applications-of-fluid-dampers-in-structural-engineering/): This paper provides a broad overview and a guide to implementation with specific case studies being provided from four of more than 240 major buildings and bridges equipped with fluid dampers by Taylor Devices, Inc.
- [75. Structural Control Using Hybrid Spring-Damper Isolator with Integral Gapping Function](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/75-structural-control-using-hybrid-spring-damper-isolator-with-integral-gapping-function/): This paper describes spring damper isolators that were used on the world's largest cable stayed bridge (Sutong Bridge in China).
- [74. Introduction to Shock and Vibration Isolation and Damping Systems](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/74-introduction-to-shock-and-vibration-isolation-and-damping-systems/): This paper provides an outline of various applications and methods of implementing isolation, shock absorbing and damping within a wide array of dynamic systems and structures.
- [73. Taylor Devices Hermetic Dampers Description, Applications, and Design](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/73-taylor-devices-hermetic-dampers-description-applications-and-design/): Description, applications, and design of Hermetic dampers.
- [72. Modular Tuned Mass Damper Units for the Spring Mountain Road Pedestrian Bridge](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/72-modular-tuned-mass-damper-units-for-the-spring-mountain-road-pedestrian-bridge/): This paper describes the modular tuned mass dampers used to provide the required added damping for the three spring mountain footbridges in Las Vegas.
- [71. Seismic Protection with Fluid Viscous Dampers for the Torre Mayor, a 57-Story Office Tower in Mexico City, Mexico](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/71-seismic-protection-with-fluid-viscous-dampers-for-the-torre-mayor-a-57-story-office-tower-in-mexico-city-mexico/)
- [70. Seismic Rehabilitation of Historic Concrete Structure with Fluid Visco-Elastic Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/70-seismic-rehabilitation-of-historic-concrete-structure-with-fluid-visco-elastic-dampers/): This paper presents the nonlinear seismic analysis, development, and implementation of an innovative seismic retrofit strategy for a six story nonductile reinforced concrete building.
- [69. Analysis, Optimization, and Development of a Specialized Passive Shock Isolation System for High Speed Planing Boat Seats](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/69-analysis-optimization-and-development-of-a-specialized-passive-shock-isolation-system-for-high-speed-planing-boat-seats/): This paper describes the analysis, development and operational testing of a highly specialized, non-linear, passive shock isolated seat for Mk V Special Operations Craft (SOC).
- [67. U.S. Design of Structures with Damping Systems](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/67-u-s-design-of-structures-with-damping-systems/): This paper presents an earthquake design procedure and a case study of the Vacaville Police Headquarter. The combination of special moment resisting frames and fluid viscous dampers are used as the lateral force resistance system.
- [66. Damper Retrofit of the London Millennium Footbridge](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/66-damper-retrofit-of-the-london-millennium-footbridge/): This paper describes retrofitting fluid dampers to the Millennium Footbridge in London.
- [63. Virtual Base Isolation by Building Softening with Drift Control Provided by Fluid Viscous Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/63-virtual-base-isolation-by-building-softening-with-drift-control-provided-by-fluid-viscous-dampers/): This paper describes virtual isolation for buildings with one or more soft stories.
- [60. Fluid Lock-up Devices](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/60-fluid-lock-up-devices/): This paper describes Lock-up Devices, followed with a case study.
- [59. Test Report for 50 Tonne Force Viscous Damping Devices](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/59-test-report-for-50-tonne-force-viscous-damping-devices/): This test report describes the dynamic testing under sinusoidal excitation of a large viscous damper.
- [61. A Numerical Investigation of Combined Shock and Vibration Isolation Through the Semi-Active Control of Magnetorheological Fluid Damper in Parallel with an Air Spring](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/61-a-numerical-investigation-of-combined-shock-and-vibration-isolation-through-the-semi-active-control-of-magnetorheological-fluid-damper-in-parallel-with-an-air-spring/): This paper discuses Combining shock and vibration isolation into a single isolation mount is investigated numerically through the use of the Bouc-Wen model of a magnetorheological fluid damper in parallel with an air spring.
- [62. Structural Control of High Rise Building Using a Tuned Mass with Integral Hermetically Sealed, Frictionless Hydraulic Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/62-structural-control-of-high-rise-building-using-a-tuned-mass-with-integral-hermetically-sealed-frictionless-hydraulic-dampers/): Structural control of high rise buildings using tuned mass dampers.
- [64. Virtual Base Isolation by Building Softening with Drift Control Provided by Fluid Viscous Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/64-virtual-base-isolation-by-building-softening-with-drift-control-provided-by-fluid-viscous-dampers/): This paper describes the retrofit of an 18 story steel frame building, that exhibits severe torsional response from the property line condition at the lower two stories.
- [65. Viscous Damper Development and Future Trends](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/65-viscous-damper-development-and-future-trends/): This paper describes fluid damper technology, analysis considerations, installation methods and development work in progress.
- [55. Experimental Study of Bridge Elastomer and Other Isolation and Energy Dissipation Systems with Emphasis on Uplift Prevention and High Velocity Near-Source Seismic Excitation](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/55-experimental-study-of-bridge-elastomer-and-other-isolation-and-energy-dissipation-systems-with-emphasis-on-uplift-prevention-and-high-velocity-near-source-seismic-excitation/): The Isolated bridge configurations included low and high damping elastomeric isolation systems, and the low damping elastomeric systems with added linear and nonlinear viscous dampers.
- [56. Buildings: Design for Damping](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/56-buildings-design-for-damping/): Introduction to dampers. Generalized effects of adding dampers to a structure, and three generic types of dampers.
- [57. Structural Control of Dynamic Blast Loading Using Fluid Viscous Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/57-structural-control-of-dynamic-blast-loading-using-fluid-viscous-dampers/): This paper evaluates the effectiveness of fluid viscous dampers to reduce blast loading responses in steel building.
- [58. Viscous Damper with Motion Amplification Device for High Rise Building Applications](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/58-viscous-damper-with-motion-amplification-device-for-high-rise-building-applications/): This paper provides the results of an investigation to the application of viscous dampers in a high rise structure located in an urban environment.
- [52. Development and Testing of an Improved Fluid Damper Configuration for Structures Having High Rigidity](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/52-development-and-testing-of-an-improved-fluid-damper-configuration-for-structures-having-high-rigidity/)
- [51. Applications of Hermetically Sealed Fluid Dampers for Low Level, Wide Bandwidth Vibration Isolation](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/51-applications-of-hermetically-sealed-fluid-dampers-for-low-level-wide-bandwidth-vibration-isolation/): This paper describes the isolation performance of a new hermetically sealed damper with essentially zero friction. It contains both an analytical representation of damper performance and dynamic test results.
- [49. Seismic Testing of a Building Structure with a Semi-Active Fluid Damper Control System](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/49-seismic-testing-of-a-building-structure-with-a-semi-active-fluid-damper-control-system/): This paper describes shaking table tests of a multi-story scale-model building structure subjected to seismic excitation and controlled by a semi-active fluid damper control system.
- [50. Testing and Modeling of an Improved Damper Configuration for Stiff Structural Systems](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/50-testing-and-modeling-of-an-improved-damper-configuration-for-stiff-structural-systems/): This report presents a study on a toggle brace damper system that magnifies the damper displacement and reduces the required damper force to produce the desired damping. The reports presents the concept, describes the theoretical treatment, and includes and experimental study with cyclic and shake table testing of a model structure along with procedures for response history and simplified analysis.
- [47. Development and Testing of an Electronically Controlled Shock and Vibration Damper Having an Electrorheological Fluid Medium](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/47-development-and-testing-of-an-electronically-controlled-shock-and-vibration-damper-having-an-electrorheological-fluid-medium/): This paper discusses the way both passive and electrorheological fluid dampers work in details followed by some test results
- [46. Design of Steel Pyramid Using Fluid Viscous Dampers with Moment Frame](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/46-design-of-steel-pyramid-using-fluid-viscous-dampers-with-moment-frames/): This case study discusses the use of Seismic dampers in National Headquarters for a financial institution which is located in West Sacramento, CA.
- [45. Electrorheological Damper with Annular Ducts for Seismic Protection Applications](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/45-electrorheological-damper-with-annular-ducts-for-seismic-protection-applications/): This paper presents the design, analysis, testing and modeling of an electorheological (ER) fluid damper developed for vibration and seismic protection of civil structures.
- [44. Fluid Viscous Damping as an Alternative to Base Isolation](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/44-fluid-viscous-damping-as-an-alternative-to-base-isolation/): This paper describes how to install viscous dampers in a structure, and gives several examples.
- [42. Fluid Dampers for Applications of Seismic Energy Dissipation and Seismic Isolation](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/42-fluid-dampers-for-applications-of-seismic-energy-dissipation-and-seismic-isolation/): University at Buffalo has conducted extensive evaluation of fluid viscous dampers including development of an analytical model of the damper, computational model of structures including dampers and a number of experimental verifications. This paper describes this program, alone with a history of viscous dampers and a description of some projects that use them.
- [40. Energy Dissipation Devices in Bridges Using Hydraulic Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/40-energy-dissipation-devices-in-bridges-using-hydraulic-dampers/): Application of Linear and non-linear hydraulic dampers in bridges.
- [39. Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting of U.S. Long-Span Suspension Bridges](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/39-seismic-evaluation-and-retrofitting-of-u-s-long-span-suspension-bridges/): This paper is a first attempt to raise issues about the seismic evaluation and retrofitting of long span suspension bridges in the United States. The issues discussed in this paper deal seismic hazards and risks, performance and design criteria, ground motion, geotechnical engineering, substructure mathematical modeling and soil structure interaction.
- [38. Damping Devices for Earthquake Protection of Residential Structures](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/38-damping-devices-for-earthquake-protection-of-residential-structures/): A set of four viscous dampers plus a unique pile foundation system provides seismic protection for a wood frame house in Oakland, Cal. This paper describes both the technical aspects of this design and the costs.
- [43. Pre-Qualification Testing of Viscous Dampers for the Golden Gate Bridge Seismic Rehabilitation Project](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/43-pre-qualification-testing-of-viscous-dampers-for-the-golden-gate-bridge-seismic-rehabilitation-project/): This paper presents the results of the testing of one viscous damping device provided to the Earthquake Engineering Research Center (EERC) of the University of California at Berkeley for pre-qualification testing as part of the seismic rehabilitation of the Golden Gate Bridge.
- [37. Testing Procedures for High Output Fluid Viscous Dampers Used in Building and Bridge Structures to Dissipate Seismic Energy](https://www.taylordevices.com/uncategorized/37-testing-procedures-for-high-output-fluid-viscous-dampers-used-in-building-and-bridge-structures-to-dissipate-seismic-energy/): This paper discusses the test methodology and procedures developed for an application within the buildings of a medical center complex in Southern California.
- [36. Viscous Damping for Base Isolated Structures](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/36-viscous-damping-for-base-isolated-structures/): This paper presents basic theory of viscous damping, and also describes a sample project. Viscous dampers being built for the new San Bernardino Medical Center reduce both deflections and loads by 50% compared with high damping elastomer base isolation bearing by themselves.
- [35. Seismic Rehabilitation of a Historic Non-Ductile Soft Story Concrete Structure Using Fluid Viscous Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/35-seismic-rehabilitation-of-a-historic-non-ductile-soft-story-concrete-structure-using-fluid-viscous-dampers/): This paper presents detailed results of a case study illustrating the processes and decisions regarding retrofit criteria and design procedure for earthquake demand, building response performance, historical interests and economic considerations.
- [31. Study of Seismic Isolation Systems for Computer Floors](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/31-study-of-seismic-isolation-systems-for-computer-floors/)
- [30. Experimental and Analytical Study of a System Consisting of Sliding Bearings and Fluid Restoring Force/Damping Devices](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/30-experimental-and-analytical-study-of-a-system-consisting-of-sliding-bearings-and-fluid-restoring-force-damping-devices/): This report describes an experimental study of the behavior of a bridge seismic sliding isolation system consisting of flat sliding bearing and fluid restoring force/damping devices. Earthquake simulator tests were performed on a modle bridge structure both with isolators and wiout. The experimental results demonstrate a marked increase of the capacity of the isolated bridge to withstand earthquake forces.
- [29. Experimental and Analytical Investigation of Seismic Response of Structures with Supplemental Fluid Viscous Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/29-experimental-and-analytical-investigation-of-seismic-response-of-structures-with-supplemental-fluid-viscous-dampers/): This report presents the results of a study on fluid viscous dampers. A series of component tests with various dynamic inputs have been performed to determine the mechanical characteristics and and frequency dependencies of the damper. In addition, temperature dependencies have been considered by varying the ambient temperature of the damper during component testing.
- [27. University at Buffalo - Taisei Corporation Research Project on Bridge Seismic Isolation Systems](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/27-university-at-buffalo-taisei-corporation-research-project-on-bridge-seismic-isolation-systems/): This paper describes the first part of a project to produce a class of passive sliding seismic isolation systems for bridges. This includes experimental verification of the systems by large scale shake table testing, analytical techniques for interpretation of the experimental results, and design procedures for sliding bridge isolation systems.
- [26. Testing Procedures for High Output Fluid Viscous Dampers Used in Structures to Dissipate Seismic Energy](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/26-testing-procedures-for-high-output-fluid-viscous-dampers-used-in-structures-to-dissipate-seismic-energy/): This paper describes the dynamic testing of a 320 kip viscous damper using both sinusoidal excitation and a drop test machine.
- [25. Test Methodology and Procedures for Fluid Viscous Dampers Used in Structures to Dissipate Seismic Energy](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/25-test-methodology-and-procedures-for-fluid-viscous-dampers-used-in-structures-to-dissipate-seismic-energy/)
- [23. Semi-Active Fluid Viscous Dampers for Seismic Response Control](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/23-semi-active-fluid-viscous-dampers-for-seismic-response-control/): This paper describes semi-active fluidic control devices, the successful use of suck devices is military applications and the research efforts of the writers in transferring and adapting this technology to the field of earthquake hazard mitigation.
- [22. Selected Production History High Capacity Taylor Devices Dampers and Energy Dissipators](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/22-selected-production-history-high-capacity-taylor-devices-dampers-and-energy-dissipators/): Selected Production history Taylor Devices dampers and energy dissipators for structural use.
- [21. Seismic Response of Structures with Supplemental Damping](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/21-seismic-response-of-structures-with-supplemental-damping/): This paper presents a review of supplemental damping devices used for the control of the seismic response of structures. The mechanical properties of these devices are discussed and considerations in the design of energy absorbing systems are presented.
- [20. Seismic Isolation of Bridges](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/20-seismic-isolation-of-bridges/): This unpublished paper by Dr. Michael Constaninou describes the seismic protection of a steel multi-girder highway bridge. Three types of base isolators are included; high damping rubber, lead-rubber and Friction Pendulu.
- [19. Seismic Damage Control with Passive Energy Devices: A Case Study](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/19-seismic-damage-control-with-passive-energy-devices-a-case-study/): This paper presents a theoretical case study of the effectiveness of supplemental passive damping devices in reducing structural response during seismic excitation. A six-story special moment resistant reinforced concrete frame is studied with and without the aid of supplemental dampers.
- [18. Seismic Control of Structures with Damped Resonant Appendages](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/18-seismic-control-of-structures-with-damped-resonant-appendages/): This paper shows how Tuned Mass Dampers can provide seismic protection for structures.
- [17. San Bernardino County Medical Center replacement Project Technical Specifications](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/17-san-bernardino-county-medical-center-replacement-project-technical-specifications/): This specification covers the set of 186 fluid viscous dampers used on the five buildings of the new San Bernardino County Medical Center located in Colton, California.
- [16. Rockwell Viscous Damper Specifications](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/16-rockwell-viscous-damper-specifications/): This specification covers the set of ten linear fluid viscous dampers along with their mounting brackets and pins for the Rockwell Building located at Jamboree Road and Birch in Newport Beach, California.
- [13. Passive and Active Structural Vibration Control in Civil Engineering](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/13-passive-and-active-structural-vibration-control-in-civil-engineering/): This paper describes a large variety of passive energy dissipating devices which can be used within a structural system to absorb seismic energy.
- [15. Reduction of Shock Response Spectra Using Various Types of Shock Isolation Mounts](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/15-reduction-of-shock-response-spectra-using-various-types-of-shock-isolation-mounts/): This paper shows the result of an experiment demonstrated how various types of shock absorbers can reduce the overall shock response spectra of a structure subjected to high impact shock.
- [14. Precise Positioning Shock Isolators](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/14-precise-positioning-shock-isolators/): This paper describes the Tension-Compression Shock Isolator and its action, it also covers the three methods of computer simulation that have been successfully used.
- [12. Passive and Active Fluid Dampers in Structural Applications](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/12-passive-and-active-fluid-dampers-in-structural-applications/): Analytical and experimental results demonstrate that the performance improvements from active control systems can also be achieved with passive and semi-active fluid dampers. However, passive or semi-active fluid dampers offer the advantages of low cost, no or minimal demand for external power, longevity and reliability.
- [10. Investigation of Light Pole Base Integrity - Rich Stadium](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/10-investigation-of-light-pole-base-integrity-rich-stadium/)
- [9. Golden  Gate Bridge Seismic Retrofit Design Suspension Bridge Strategy Technical Requirements for Dampers by T-Y-Lin International](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/9-golden-gate-bridge-seismic-retrofit-design-suspension-bridge-strategy-technical-requirements-for-dampers-by-t-y-lin-international/)
- [8. Fluid Viscous Dampers in Applications of Seismic Energy Dissipation and Seismic Isolation](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/8-fluid-viscous-dampers-in-applications-of-seismic-energy-dissipation-and-seismic-isolation/): Experimental study of both a moment frame building and a single span bridge, both with and without viscous dampers, are described here. Additions of viscous dampers significantly reduced both drift and shear forces.
- [7. Fluid Viscous Damper for Improving the Earthquake Resistance of Buildings](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/7-fluid-viscous-damper-for-improving-the-earthquake-resistance-of-buildings/)
- [101. Use of Motion Amplification Devices and Fluid Dampers to Reduce the Wind Induced Response of Tall Buildings](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/101-shock-control-of-bridges-in-china-using-taylor-devices-fluid-viscous-devices/): This paper presents the results of an investigation of the application of vicious dampers in a high rise structure located in an urban environment.
- [UNDEX Shock Isolation – Protecting the World’s Largest Naval Fleet & Allied Navies Around the World](https://www.taylordevices.com/blog/undex-shock-isolation/): UNDEX is a term used to specifically define underwater explosions. UNDEX Shock Isolators can be used to protect vital equipment, weaponry, and personnel on ships and submarines, and therefore comply with shock survivability requirements that have.
- [Zumwalt-Class Destroyer](https://www.taylordevices.com/aerospace-defense/zumwalt-class-destroyer/)
- [Artemis](https://www.taylordevices.com/aerospace-defense/artemis/): Taylor Devices is proud to supply specialized isolators for each launch of the Artemis program. Learn more about this featured project.
- [Taylor Devices Introduces The Taylor Damped Moment Frame™](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-introduces-tdmf/): Our new Taylor Damped Moment Frame™ (TDMF™) procedure simplifies the design process, eliminating the need for nonlinear time-history analysis and peer review.
- [NASA Honors Ongoing Taylor Devices Space Legacy in Artemis Launch Program](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/nasa-honors-tdi/): NASA visited Taylor Devices to recognize the hard work of employees as a supplier to the Artemis Launch program.
- [350 California | San Francisco, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/350-california-san-francisco-ca/)
- [Vincent Thomas Bridge | Long Beach, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/vincent-thomas-bridge/)
- [SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/sofi-stadium/)
- [San Diego Courthouse | San Diego, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/san-diego-courthouse/)
- [181 Fremont | San Francisco, CA](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/181-fremont/)
- [13-27 Manner St. | Wellington, New Zealand](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/13-manners-st/)
- [250 West 55th St. | New York, NY](https://www.taylordevices.com/structural/250-west-55th/)
- [Why Is Retrofitting Necessary?](https://www.taylordevices.com/blog/why-is-retrofitting-necessary/): If you're a building owner and received a notice that your building needs to be retrofitted, you probably have a few questions about why it is even necessary.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Third Quarter and Nine-Month Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-third-quarter-2024-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2024.
- [CA Courthouse Wins AISC Award](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/ca-courthouse-wins-aisc-award/)
- [Seismic Success](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/seismic-success/)
- [113. SM Structural Feature on 181 Freemont](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/113-sm-structural-feature-on-181-freemont/): From a Space Program Hall of Fame induction to one of the tallest, mixed-use buildings in San Francisco, Taylor Devices continues to provide the most efficient, effective and innovative structural protection products on the planet.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter and First Half Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-second-quarter-2024-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 2nd quarter of fiscal year 2024.
- [118. A review of the state of practice for fluid viscous damper applications in North America and New Zealand](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/118-a-review-of-the-state-of-practice-for-fvd-applications/): This paper explores the state of practice for FVD applications in North America and New Zealand and best practices collected through involvement with hundreds of damper projects worldwide.
- [119. A prescriptive method for the design of new steel moment frame structures with supplemental damping](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/119-prescriptive-method-design-smf/): This paper presents a prescriptive method for the design of new steel moment frame structures with supplemental damping using fluid viscous dampers (FVDs).
- [117. Prescriptive Design of Damped Moment Frames: Simplifying building design with fluid viscous dampers by using an ICC-approved prescriptive method](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/117-prescriptive-design-of-damped-moment-frames-simplifying-building-design-with-fluid-viscous-dampers-by-using-an-icc-approved-prescriptive-method/): Taylor Devices’ dampers are featured on the cover photo of the November issue of STRUCTURE magazine, along with an article about the Taylor Damped Moment Frame™.
- [Featured In This Month’s STRUCTURE Magazine](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/featured-in-structure-magazine/): Taylor Devices’ dampers are featured on the cover photo of the November issue of STRUCTURE magazine, along with an article about the Taylor Damped Moment Frame™.
- [BAE Awards Taylor Devices, Inc.](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/bae-awards-taylor-devices-inc-2023/): Taylor Devices, Inc. received a BAE Systems Partner2Win Gold medallion on November 14, 2023, for their exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence. Their contributions to supply chain success helped BAE Systems ensure quality deliveries to customers.
- [Taylor Devices Announces First Quarter 2024 Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-first-quarter-2024-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2024.
- [Taylor Devices, Inc. Announces Approval by International Code Council for New Method for Building Design Using Fluid Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-icc-approval/): Taylor Devices, Inc. announced today that it has received ICC approval for an innovative building design method using what is called the Taylor Damped Moment Frame™ (TDMF™).
- [Taylor Devices Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-fourth-quarter-2023/): Read the latest press release with results from the 4th quarter of fiscal year 2023.
- [Advantages of Dampers for Seismic Retrofits](https://www.taylordevices.com/blog/advantages-of-dampers-for-seismic-retrofits/): While there are different ways to retrofit these buildings, fluid viscous dampers from Taylor Devices offer several advantages.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Third Quarter and Nine Month 2023 Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-third-quarter-and-nine-month-2023-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2023.
- [Built for Space, Adapted Here on Earth](https://www.taylordevices.com/blog/built-for-space-adapted-on-earth/): The Metal Bellows Damper uses technology that was developed for NASA and built to meet the rigorous requirements of spaceflight but has since been adopted to protect structures here on Earth.
- [Taylor Devices Featured in Local News](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-featured-in-local-news/): Taylor Devices featured in local news channel WGRZ Channel 2, for keeping buildings and people safe during earthquakes.
- [116. Practical Design Procedure for Steel Moment Frames with Fluid Viscous Dampers](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/116-practical-design-procedure-for-steel-moment-frames-with-fvds/): This paper outlines a practical design procedure for steel moment frames with fluid viscous dampers.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-second-quarter-2023-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 2nd quarter of fiscal year 2023.
- [Taylor Devices Signs Contract with Constec Engi, Co.](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-signs-contract-with-constec-engi-co/): Taylor Devices, Inc. signed an agreement with Constec Engi, Co. to become our representative in Japan. The team at Constec will seek new domestic opportunities in Japan for fluid viscous dampers for earthquake and wind protection.
- [Taylor Devices Announces First Quarter 2023 Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-first-quarter-2023-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2023.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-fourth-quarter-2022-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 4th quarter of fiscal year 2022.
- [Earthquake technology in new Wellington buildings like giant 'shock absorbers'](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/earthquake-technology-in-wellington/): The new Bowen Campus building features innovative seismic resilience infrastructure not used in new builds in Wellington before. Read more.
- [US Navy Visits Taylor Devices](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/us-navy-visits-taylor-devices/): Taylor Devices was recently recognized by the US Navy for exceptional support as a vital member of both the VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA Class Submarine programs.
- [Ben Covich & Anthony Tiapon Join Taylor Devices](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/ben-covich-anthony-tiapon/): Taylor Devices is proud to announce that Ben Covich and Anthony Tiapon have joined the Taylor team. Read more on what they bring to the team.
- [Bayer Berkeley CCTC](https://www.taylordevices.com/healthcare/bayer-berkeley-cctc/)
- [300 Lakeside](https://www.taylordevices.com/office/300-lakeside-project-overview/)
- [101 Continental](https://www.taylordevices.com/commercial/101-continental-project/)
- [Nathan Canney Joins Taylor Devices](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/nathan-canney-joins-taylor-devices/)
- [Konrad Eriksen Joins Taylor Devices](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/announcement-konraderiksen/)
- [114. Tempering Tremors: San Bernardino Courthouse](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/114-tempering-tremors-san-bernardino-courthouse/): Application of Taylor Devices dampers in a steel frame structure building.
- [Seismic Retrofit of a Seventeen-Story Steel Moment Frame Building](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/seismic-retrofit-101-continental/): Taylor Dampers are used in a seismic retrofit of a Pre-Northridge Steel Moment Frame Building in L.A. Click here to read the entire case study.
- [Damping Even The Smallest Displacements](https://www.taylordevices.com/blog/low-amp-dampers/): While fluid viscous dampers perform well under seismic loads that result in medium to large displacements, sometimes structures need dampers for smaller displacements.
- [Earthquake Protection: Expectations vs. Reality](https://www.taylordevices.com/blog/earthquake-protection-expectations-vs-reality/): The next major earthquake to strike somewhere in the Western US is imminent. This earthquake not only poses a threat to building occupant safety, but also economic recovery. While building codes and seismic design criteria have improved over the.
- [Taylor Devices Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-second-quarter-2022-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 2nd quarter of fiscal year 2022.
- [Taylor Devices Announces First Quarter 2022 Results](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-announces-first-quarter-2022-results/): Read the latest press release with results from the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2022 as well as the link to our annual shareholders meeting.
- [Taylor Devices Wins Supplier of the Year Award](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-wins-award/): Taylor Devices, Inc. announced it received a BAE Systems Partner2Win Supplier of the Year Award for the VLS Program based on exceptional performance and contributions.
- [United Launch Alliance's Successful Launch](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/ula-successful-launch/): ULA successfully launched the Atlas V rocket carrying the Space Test Program (STP)-3 mission for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.
- [Successful SAVE Symposium](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/successful-save-symposium/): This article in Modern Steel Construction from AISC was written to give engineers advice on designing buildings for seismic energy dissipation using fluid viscous dampers and ASCE 7 alternative procedures.
- [Taylor Devices & Thornton Tomasetti Announces Global Launch of Pumpkin Mounts](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/taylor-devices-inc-thornton-tomasetti-jointly-announce-the-global-launch-of-the-pumpkin-mount/): Taylor Devices & Thornton Tomasetti team up to announce the global release of the Pumpkin Mount, the next generation in shock isolation.
- [Taylor Devices Mourns the Loss of David Lee](https://www.taylordevices.com/n-a/taylor-devices-mourns-the-loss-of-david-lee/): Taylor Devices mourns the loss of David Lee, our West Coast Technical Liaison for over 50 years.
- [New Report Charts Path Toward Superior Earthquake Recovery](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/superior-earthquake-recovery/): In a new report that was sent to Congress, experts encourage officials to consider adopting functional recovery approaches that go beyond the current requirements.
- [4. Earthquake Protection Systems](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/4-earthquake-protection-systems/): This brochure covers questions and answers about earthquake protection from fluid viscous dampers in buildings, bridges, and other structures.
- [181 Freemont Wins AISC Award](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/181-freemont-wins-aisc-award/)
- [Designing for Dissipation](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/designing-for-dissipation/): This article in Modern Steel Construction from AISC was written to give engineers advice on designing buildings for seismic energy dissipation using fluid viscous dampers and ASCE 7 alternative procedures.
- [NASA Has a Successful SLS Test](https://www.taylordevices.com/news/nasa-has-a-successful-sls-test/)
- [48. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/48-arrowhead-regional-medical-center/): This paper describes every aspect of the design and construction of the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, including the use of base isolators and viscous dampers to insure continuous operation even after a major seismic event.
- [115. Case Study on San Diego Courthouse by Structure Magazine](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/115-case-study-on-san-diego-courthouse-by-structure-magazine/): The new San Diego Central Courthouse is a bold and iconic civic landmark that replaces the seismically vulnerable existing courthouse facility.
- [24. Destruction Caused by Quasi-Resonance Effects Observed in the Loma Prieta Earthquake](https://www.taylordevices.com/uncategorized/24-destruction-caused-by-quasi-resonance-effects-observed-in-the-loma-prieta-earthquake/): This paper describes the widespread destruction caused by the Loma Prieta earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area. It deals extensively with some of the worst damage, which was the destruction of huge circuit breakers. The article discusses how the repetitive nature of the seismic input excited resonance in many structures.
- [28. Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Seismic Isolation](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/28-commonly-asked-questions-regarding-seismic-isolation/): This paper answers the questions that asked about using viscous dampers in a hospital.
- [32. Application of Fluid Viscous Dampers to Earthquake Design](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/32-application-of-fluid-viscous-dampers-to-earthquake-design/)
- [33. Martin Marietta Fluid Viscous Damper Study](https://www.taylordevices.com/uncategorized/33-martin-marietta-fluid-viscous-damper-study/): This report describes the seismic analysis of a building at Oak Ridge, TN. It shows that the addition of viscous dampers to this structure provides adequate seismic protection.
- [34. Fear of Trembling](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/34-fear-of-trembling/): This article describes the effects of both Kobe earthquake and the Northridge earthquake in detail, including technical and economic details. It also discusses building codes and practices and what is being done around the world to decrease the risk of severe seismic damage.
- [53. SEAOC Energy Dissipation Committee Appendix A: Guidelines for Buildings Using Passive Energy Dissipation Systems](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/53-seaoc-energy-dissipation-committee-appendix-a-guidelines-for-buildings-using-passive-energy-dissipation-systems/): This paper provides minimum design requirements for the incorporation of passive energy dissipation devices in buildings.
- [54. Here's How it Works](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/54-heres-how-it-works/): This article from Bridge builder magazine shows how Taylor Devices dampers reduce seismic response of bridges.
- [6. Experimental Study of Structures with Supplemental Damping](https://www.taylordevices.com/technical-brief/6-experimental-study-of-structures-with-supplemental-damping/)
- [3. Commentary on Corrosion](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/3-commentary-on-corrosion/): This document gives guidance to designers, how to avoid situations in which corrosion may arise from the interaction of different metals and alloys at bimetallic contacts. Section one gives details of conditions affecting corrosion at bimetallic contacts and methods of alleviating it, and section two consist of annotated tables indicating the degree of additional corrosion likely to occur at bimetallic contacts.
- [2. Bridge Design](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/2-bridge-design/): This paper reports on a non-linear analysis of a bridge supported on sliding bearings with elastomeric restoring spring and viscous dampers. Results were verified with shake table tests.
- [1. Application of Energy Dissipating](https://www.taylordevices.com/product-info/1-application-of-energy-dissipating/)
- [5. Electrorheological Fluid Dampers Testing](https://www.taylordevices.com/uncategorized/5-electrorheological-fluid-dampers-testing/): This paper describes an NSF funded project to investigate viscous dampers with controlled variable damping constant, using electrorheological fluid. Experimental results correlate well with analytical predictions.
- [97. SCISSOR-JACK-DAMPER ENERGY DISSIPATION SYSTEM](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/97-scissor-jack-damper-energy-dissipation-system/): This paper presents the concept underlying the scissor-jack damper configuration and verifies the theory vai experimental results.
- [99. APPLICATION OF ENERGY DISSIPATION TECHNOLOGY FOR RETROFITTING STEEL STRUCTURES WITH VULNERABLE PRE-NORTHRIDGE CONNECTIONS](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/99-application-of-energy-dissipation-technology-for-retrofitting-steel-structures-with-vulnerable-pre-northridge-connections/): This paper presents the application of the FEMA-351 criteria to the design of structural upgrades employing energy dissipation technology to an existing 10 story steel structure.
- [100. SHOCK CONTROL OF BRIDGES IN CHINA USING TAYLOR DEVICES’ FLUID VISCOUS DEVICES](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/100-shock-control-of-bridges-in-china-using-taylor-devices-fluid-viscous-devices/): This paper discuss the projects that used or will use Taylor Devices' dampers.
- [102. TORSIONAL CONTROL OF TWO ADJACENT OFFICE BUILDINGS USING VISCOUS DAMPERS](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/102-torsional-control-of-two-adjacent-office-buildings-using-viscous-dampers/): This paper describes the analysis and retrofit solution that was used for a three story steel frame office building in Southern California, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the retrofit options studied.
- [103. Validation of the 2000 NEHRP Provisions’ Equivalent Lateral Force and Modal Analysis Procedures for Buildings with Damping Systems](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/103-validation-of-the-2000-nehrp-provisions-equivalent-lateral-force-and-modal-analysis-procedures-for-buildings-with-damping-systems/): This paper presents some of the validation studies of the 2000 NEHRP provisions procedures for buildings with damping systems.
- [104. Wind Effects on Long Span Cable Stayed Bridges: Assessment and Validation](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/104-wind-effects-on-long-span-cable-stayed-bridges-assessment-and-validation/): Extensive research has been carried out since 1940 (after Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse) to better understand the effects of wind on long-span bridges, Producing various analytical response prediction techniques. An example of the application of such techniques presented in this paper.
- [105. SUSTAINABILITY IN SOFT WEAK OPEN FRONT BUILDINGS](https://www.taylordevices.com/white-paper/105-sustainability-in-soft-weak-open-front-buildings/): This paper presents an approach to protecting Soft weak open front building structures via the addition of an energy dissipation system (viscous dampers).
- [107. STEEL MOMENT FRAME WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FLUID VISCOUS DAMPERS – 12 MOORHOUSE AVENUE A CASE STUDY](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/107-steel-moment-frame-with-supplemental-fluid-viscous-dampers-12-moorhouse-avenue-a-case-study/): This paper provides a case study of a five story commercial building, where supplemental fluid viscous dampers are combined with a steel moment frame structure to provide a dual seismic resisting system. The paper outlines the analysis and design procedure.
- [108. Seismic Retrofit of the Tower of Hope – Preservation of a Masterwork of Mid-Century Modernism](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/108-seismic-retrofit-of-the-tower-of-hope-preservation-of-a-masterwork-of-mid-century-modernism/): This paper focuses on challenges unique to the tower of Hope retrofit, and a detailed description of the building.
- [109. The Winds of Time: a Case Study on 250 West 55th Street](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/109-the-winds-of-time-a-case-study-on-250-west-55th-street/): This paper discusses model, design, and application of viscous dampers in one the skyscraper in New York city
- [110. Braced for the Future: A MSC Case Study on 181 Freemont](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/110-braced-for-the-future-a-msc-case-study-on-181-freemont/)
- [111. Seismic retrofit and FEMA P-58 risk assessment of mid-rise soft-story concrete towers](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/111-seismic-retrofit-and-fema-p-58-risk-assessment-of-mid-rise-soft-story-concrete-towers/)
- [112. Seismic Upgrade of an Existing Tall Building by Different Energy Dissipation Devices](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/112-seismic-upgrade-of-an-existing-tall-building-by-different-energy-dissipation-devices/): In this paper, three kinds of supplemental energy dissipation devices are investigated to upgrade the seismic performance of the case study building, including fluid viscous dampers, viscous wall dampers, and buckling restrained braces.
- [106. A Study in the Long-Term Performance of Specialized Low Friction Hermetically Sealed Fluid Viscous Dampers under Nearly Continuous Operation on a Pedestrian Bridge](https://www.taylordevices.com/case-study/wp-content-uploads-long-term-case-study-on-metal-bellows-dampers-pdf/): This paper will outline the specifics in quantifying the continued damper performance through an intermediate inspection after seven years, followed by a successful comprehensive inspection after eleven years. This included the removal, dynamic testing, and re-installation of three selected dampers.

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