E. P. Popov
Rotational Slotted Bolted Connection
(RSBC)
Energy Dissipator
This connection is placed in the public domain.
Some Interesting Lab Photos
- A typical RSBC detail
- RSBC Test
- NSF 7A after test (no damage)
- NSF 7B after test (no damage)
- RSBC pivot bolt
- RSBC brass shims
- Tzong-Shuoh Yang and Egor P. Popov, "Experimental and Analytical Studies of Steel Connections and Energy Dissipators," Report No. UCB/EERC-95/13, Earthquake Engineering Research Center, University of California, Berkeley, 1995.