Benefits
- Existing building
The concept offers the advantage of being usable on an existing building as well as a new construction.
- No evacuation
Set-up on an existing building is not invasive and does not require the evacuation of the inhabitants.
- No dependence
The process depends neither on the nature of the construction (concrete, stone, metallic structure, slab, etc.) nor on the architectural concept.
- For all loads
The concept is acceptable and adaptable for all loads regardless of the sheet size, the quantity and the resistance of steel.
- Independent from the foundations
The implementation of the process is essentially based on making the elevated part independent from the foundations, and therefore not transmitting the earthquake.
- Adapted diameter
The movement of the foundations is subject to an enquiry on the seismic past of the region and makes it possible to determine the ball boxes’ diameter.
- No energy input
The concept does not depend on any mechanical, electric or hydraulic interaction. Therefore, it acts autonomously, participating fully in preventing or slowing the self-destruction of the building.
- Easy setup
Its setup does not require any inexistant technique, especially for new constructions. For an existing building, a driller/ sawyer is necessary.
- Accessible to the general public
Due to its simple manufacturing concept, the supply price is fair, therefore open to as many as possible.
- Compatibility
The process is compatible with any upgrades following the prescriptions.
- Preserving the heritage
The invention allows to protect the existing building and to keep the restoration price down.
- Heat barrier
The invention combines the functions of seismic support and thermal barrier.
- Avoids collapses
The invention’s aim is to avoid an effect of rod on the building’s swiveling points, which would result in the slabs collapsing on the inhabitants.
- Easy to work with
On high floor, the invention avoids bulky solutions which are difficult to anchor or which require the dismantling of a wall.
- No additional burden
The invention does not impose any extra burden on the building.
- Complementarity
The process can be used with any type of reinforcement, strain cables, anchors, shock absorbers, triangulations, beams, etc.
- Accessible
The invention is accessible to private individuals, even on modest buildings.