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Prospectus RESTON-STU Shock Transmission Unit

Prospectus RESTON-STU Shock Transmission Unit

Prospectus RESTON-STU Shock Transmission Unit

Product catalog summary
Seismic Protection Overview
The document discusses the RESTON®STU Shock Transmission Unit (STU) by mageba, designed for seismic protection of structures. These units are dynamic devices that allow free movement under normal conditions but lock during seismic events to transmit forces to connected elements, thus preserving structural integrity.
Characteristics & Dimensions
RESTON®STU units consist of a piston, piston rod, and cylinder pipe. They operate on the principle of viscous fluid resistance, locking during rapid movements and allowing minor resistance during slow movements. The units do not dissipate energy but control load distribution and minimize structural movement during extraordinary events. They are often used with seismic isolators like LASTO®LRB and RESTON®PENDULUM.
Main Dimensions
The document provides a table of standard dimensions for various STU models, detailing axial force, length, diameter, and stroke.
Properties & Benefits
RESTON®STU units operate differently at low and high velocities, using materials like S355 steel and 42CrMo4 steel. The viscous fluid used is protected against aging and temperature variations. The sealing system is critical, ensuring compatibility with the fluid. Corrosion protection follows EN ISO 12944 standards, and devices can be designed for temperatures from –10°C to +50°C, or –35°C to +80°C upon request. The service life is 50 years with minimal maintenance.
Quality & Support
mageba ensures high quality through ISO 9001:2008 certification and offers full-scale testing based on EN 15129:2009 or AASHTO standards. Installation supervision is recommended to ensure proper setup and guarantee. Regular inspections every 5 years are advised, with manuals provided for maintenance.
Customer Support
mageba offers customer support for product selection and quotations, with additional resources available on their website.
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Prospectus RESTON-STU Shock Transmission Unit-1

Seismic protection mageba seismic protection devices – for reliable preservation of structures Flendruz Bridge, Switzerland RESTON®STU Shock Transmission Unit prevention, protection, control

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Prospectus RESTON-STU Shock Transmission Unit-2

Seismic protection Characteristics & dimensions Principle there is no reduction of the load impacts. However, by locking up in certain extraordinary events, the RESTON®STU devices temporarily change the static system of a structure, e.g. from simply supported to continuously supported elements. mageba RESTON®STU shock transmission units consist of a piston, a piston rod and a cylinder pipe. They are temporary (dynamic) connecting devices allowing free movements during service conditions while locking up during a shock loading from an earthquake or due to traffic/train braking. In such case they...

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Prospectus RESTON-STU Shock Transmission Unit-3

Seismic protection Properties & benefits Corrosion protection The behaviour of RESTON®STU shock transmission units is completely different for the following two operational situations: mageba proposes standard corrosion protection systems according to EN ISO 12944, with corrosivity category depending on location, environmental conditions and the required degree of protection. • At low velocities, free movement with no load transmission • At high velocity, the full axial design force is transmitted while any movement is locked and restrained Materials The following materials are used by mageba...

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Prospectus RESTON-STU Shock Transmission Unit-4

Seismic protection Quality & support Quality Customer support For five decades, mageba products have proven their worth in thousands of structures under the most demanding conditions. In addition to the product properties, the extensive experience of mageba’s well-qualified manufacturing and installation staff also contributes to the high quality and durability of the products. mageba offers supervision of installation for its products all over the world. The supervision is highly recommended to ensure proper installation of the devices and to take benefit of the full mageba guarantee. Our product...

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