Wind-Induced Vibration Mitigation in Tall Buildings Using the Tuned Mass-Damper-Inerter

Vibration suppression of cables using tuned inerter dampers

This paper considers the use of a tuned inerter damper (TID) system for suppressing unwanted cable vibrations. The TID consists of an inerter, a device that exerts a force proportional to relative acceleration, coupled with a parallel spring and damper. It may be thought of as similar to a tuned-mass-damper, but requiring two terminals. As a two terminal device, the performance of the TID is co...

Reduction of Wind Induced Motion Utilizing a Tuned Sloshing Damper

Serviceability of buildings is affected by excessive acceleration experienced at the top floors in wind storms that may cause discomfort to the occupants. To ensure functional performance of tall buildings it is important to keep the frequency of objectionable motion levels below the discomfort threshold. This paper addresses a new approach that facilitates mitigation of wind induced motion of ...

Assessing the effect of nonlinearities on the performance of a tuned inerter damper

Optimization of Tuned Mass Damper Parameters Using Evolutionary Operation Algorithm

Optimum parameters of Tuned Mass Dampers (TMD) are determined in this paper to minimize dynamic response of a multi-storied building system. The response of the structural system is simulated under lateral excitation. To optimize dynamic parameters of the TMD system for minimum top deflection of the structure, a numerical global optimization algorithm called Evolutionary Operation (EVOP) is use...

Real time tuned mass damper simulation system

The major concern in the construction industry in constructing tall structures is vibration due to wind and earthquake. Tuned mass dampers are an effective and practical ways to reduce the effect of vibration in structures. This thesis presents a tool, which simulates the effect of tuned mass dampers on the structure. This tool has been proposed to form a part of the website, moment.mit.edu. Ja...