Tractal dampener

A tractal dampener is a device that uses tractism to dissipate kinetic energy. These devices are quite similar to momentum compensators, the main difference being that momentum compensators are used to protect beings from extreme G-forces, whereas tractal dampeners are used to protect structures from intense shocks and vibrations.

They are used in buildings, spacecraft and other areas liable to be damaged by kinetic energy. The most common types of tractal dampeners are quake dampeners, which are installed beneath buildings and cities to dissipate the energy of earthquakes and prevent them from causing damage.