Keeping Things Steady With a Seismic Snubber
If you've ever spent time in a power plant or a large industrial facility, you've probably walked past a seismic snubber without even realizing it. These rugged little (and sometimes massive) devices are basically the unsung heroes of structural engineering. They just sit there, day in and day out, doing absolutely nothing—until the ground starts shaking or a pipe decides to kick like a mule. ...