A New Tuned Mass Damper Design Method based on Transfer Functions
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DOI: 10.1007/s12205-019-0305-x
Abstract: Tuned mass damper (TMD) is an effective passive device in reducing harmful vibrations as long as they are designed correctly. An optimal TMD design method is proposed based on transfer functions and also differential evolution… read more here.
Keywords: mass damper; tuned mass; mass; design method ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation on a passive auto-tuning mass damper for vibration control
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DOI: 10.1007/s40435-017-0381-z
Abstract: Presented in this paper is an experimental investigation of a passive auto-tuning mass damper with Pulley connections (PATPD). It is a passive vibration control device that consists of a box filled with silica sand on… read more here.
Keywords: mass damper; vibration control; vibration; control ... See more keywords
Vibration control of structure by top base isolated storey as tuned mass damper
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DOI: 10.1007/s40435-020-00614-1
Abstract: Presently, earthquake-resistant design provisions are based on the assumption of inelastic behaviour of structures in major earthquake occurrences. It is generally possible to achieve ductile behaviour with significant damage in steel and reinforced concrete structures.… read more here.
Keywords: mass damper; control; tuned mass; base isolated ... See more keywords
Proposal of a tuned mass damper with friction damping to control excessive floor vibrations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.06.022
Abstract: Abstract A numerical and experimental study is carried out for a tuned mass damper (TMD) to control excessive floor vibrations. To verify the performance of this control device, free and forced vibration experiments were performed… read more here.
Keywords: mass damper; control; tuned mass; mass ... See more keywords
Top disconnection versus base disconnection in structures subjected to harmonic base excitation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2017.09.041
Abstract: Abstract Aim of the present study is to investigate the opportunity of improving the dynamic response of a structure by making an intermediate disconnection through it. In this context it is of interest to wonder… read more here.
Keywords: mass damper; tuned mass; disconnection; base isolation ... See more keywords
Application of pre-stressed SMA-based tuned mass damper to a timber floor system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.04.011
Abstract: Shape memory alloy (SMA) is becoming a popularly studied smart material in the field of structural control. The feasibility of utilising an SMA in a tuneable mass damper to reduce the excessive vibration of a… read more here.
Keywords: mass damper; timber floor; vibration; floor ... See more keywords
Building mass damper design based on optimum dynamic response control approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.02.053
Abstract: Abstract The building mass damper (BMD) design features the use of partial structural mass, instead of additional tuned mass, as an energy absorber. Therefore, it becomes more effective in dynamic response reduction compared to the… read more here.
Keywords: mass damper; mass; approach; building mass ... See more keywords
Optimization of tuned mass damper for seismic control of submerged floating tunnel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112460
Abstract: Abstract This study presents the optimization process of a tuned mass damper (TMD) to mitigate the lateral motions and mooring tensions of a submerged floating tunnel (SFT) under seismic excitations. A time-domain hydro-elastic-simulation model is… read more here.
Keywords: optimization; floating tunnel; mass damper; submerged floating ... See more keywords
Analytical and experimental investigation into the effectiveness of a pendulum dynamic absorber to protect rigid blocks from overturning
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2019.04.011
Abstract: Abstract In this paper the effectiveness of a mass-damper dynamic absorber in preventing rigid blocks from overturning is investigated. The mass-damper is modelled as a pendulum, hinged at the top of the block, with the… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic absorber; mass damper; rigid blocks; blocks overturning ... See more keywords
Re-tuning an off-tuned tuned mass damper by adjusting temperature of shape memory alloy: Exposed to wind action
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DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2020.02.025
Abstract: Abstract To reduce the wind-induced vibration of building structures, tuned mass damper (TMD) is a widely used approach. However, the off-tune of TMD can cause larger excessive vibration to the structure. In this study, shape… read more here.
Keywords: mass damper; shape memory; tuned mass; mass ... See more keywords
Experimental study of the novel tuned mass damper with inerter which enables changes of inertance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsv.2017.05.034
Abstract: Abstract In this paper we present the experimental verification of the novel tuned mass damper which enables changes of inertance. Characteristic feature of the proposed device is the presence of special type of inerter. This… read more here.
Keywords: novel; mass damper; changes inertance; tuned mass ... See more keywords