Evaluation Findings for Taylor Devices Fluid Viscous Damper: Technical Evaluation Report

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Service Center.

This report summarizes the results of a detailedevaluation of a fluid viscous damper,manufactured by Taylor Devices. The report is part of a program to test the performance of 11 seismic isolators and dampers produced by several manufacturers. The deviceswere tested for stability, response during earthquake simulations, and fatigue and weathering effects.