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Is anyone using any method for shock absorption?
I've been thinking long and hard on why two chairs on my patio never get knocked down by the wind. One obvious answer is they are heavier than the others. But, they also have a round bottom instead of four feet and... shock absorption due to a tilt mechanism that basically acts like a spring to always return it to its upright position. It is very strong even with a 200 lb person sitting on it rocking the chair.
The theory is that having some absorption reduces the impact of the wind by converting some of its energy and storing it in the springs, which will then return it to put the chair back into position. I've been wondering of such a thing makes sense for panels to help them hold up to stronger winds and reducing the transference on other places that ultimately leads to problems.
I've been thinking long and hard on why two chairs on my patio never get knocked down by the wind. One obvious answer is they are heavier than the others. But, they also have a round bottom instead of four feet and... shock absorption due to a tilt mechanism that basically acts like a spring to always return it to its upright position. It is very strong even with a 200 lb person sitting on it rocking the chair.
The theory is that having some absorption reduces the impact of the wind by converting some of its energy and storing it in the springs, which will then return it to put the chair back into position. I've been wondering of such a thing makes sense for panels to help them hold up to stronger winds and reducing the transference on other places that ultimately leads to problems.