This paper presents an efficient control strategy for magnetorheological (MR) dampers embedded in building structures to mitigate quake-induced vibrations. In this work, MR dampers are used as semi-active devices, taking the advantages of the fail-safe operation and low power requirement. By using a static hysteresis model for the MR damper, a suitable controller is proposed here for direct con...

Cross-laminated bamboo (CLB) have a high strength to weight ratio and stable bidirectional mechanical properties. Inspired by the investigation on cross-laminated timber (CLT) rocking walls, CLB walls with conventional friction dampers (CFDs) are studied in this paper. To investigate properties of wall, seven tests conducted under cyclic loading scheme, different test parameters, including exis...

This concern also applies to filter components and housings. Pall recognizes the importance of proper material selection, cleanliness standards, housing surface preparation, and specialized manufacturing processes with regard to product quality. Our knowledge allowed us to introduce practices that have become industry standards. All Pall Gaskleen filter assemblies are packaged in special double...

This concern also applies to filter components and housings. Pall recognizes the importance of proper material selection, cleanliness standards, housing surface preparation, and specialized manufacturing processes with regard to product quality. Our knowledge allowed us to introduce practices that have become industry standards. All Pall Gaskleen filter assemblies are packaged in special double...

Use as an elastic body of the working fluid improves efficiency hydraulic damper, reliability, and durability, in this case, issues improving reliability existing locomotives dampers by upgrading separate components for major repairs with extension useful life are relevant. To increase damping dynamic vibrations reduce load on support units running gear elements, a modernized design hydro frict...

In the civil engineering field, fluid viscous dampers, used extensively in military applications, have found commercial applications on buildings and bridges subjected to seismic and/or wind storm inputs. Because fluid damping technology was proven thoroughly reliable and robust, implementation on footbridges to suppress undesirable pedestrian-induced vibrations is taking place. . This presenta...

In order to ensure the survival of building structures during earthquake periods, induced vibrations have to be mitigated. In this regard, semi-active control of smart structures using magneto-rheological dampers is becoming an emerging technology. Improvements on vibration reduction are foreshadowed when the dampers are installed at critical locations on the building structure. In this paper, ...

This thesis discusses the feasibility of structural magnetic induction dampers for dampening mechanical vibrations in buildings subjected to strong dynamic excitations. The concept of energy harvesting in various fields of engineering is first examined. Then it is applied to the design of magnetic induction dampers in buildings. Various implementations of these dampers are proposed and the rela...