in this research, the effectiveness of multiple tuned mass dampers (mtmds) in mitigating the response of nonlinear hysteretic structures has been studied where the optimal parameters of mtmds have been determined based on minimization of maximum relative displacement (drift) of structure. for solving the optimization problem the genetic algorithm (ga) has been used successfully. for numerical a...

Abstract The main objective of the present work is that to construct a combined Pendulum Type Mass Damper (PTMD) in structure demonstrate effect damping vibrations. In order achieve this, simple prototype has been developed. An inductive proximity sensor used measure vibrations with PTMD system terms induced voltage signal. signals have acquired by using an Arduino UNO controller board. experim...

Abstract This paper explores the use of a novel tuned-inerto-viscous-hysteretic-damper (TIVhD) for reducing seismic response multi-storey building structures. The TIVhD is an inerter-based damper device consisting linear hysteretic connected in series with inerto-viscous damper. layout similar to that tuned-inerter-hysteretic-damper (TIhD) additional viscous damping element parallel inerter. de...

In 1972, J.T.P. Yao introduced the modern control theory into vibration control of civil structures (Yao, 1972), which started the new era of research on structural active control in civil engineering field. During the development of nearly 40 years, Active Mass Driver/Damper (AMD) control, with the better control effect and cheaper control cost, has taken the lead in various active control occ...

This paper investigates the optimized parameters for the tuned liquid column dampers to decrease the earthquake vibrations of high-rise buildings. Considering soil effects, the soilstructure interaction (SSI) is involved in this model. The Tuned Liquid Column Damper (TLCD) is also utilized on the roof of the building. Since the TLCD is a nonlinear device, the time domain analysis based on nonli...

This paper investigates the application of Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) method for the optimization of Tuned Mass Dampers (TMDs) employed for high-rise structures including Soil Structure Interaction (SSI). The model is a 40-story building, and Newmark method is utilized for the structure response to Bam earthquake data. The objective is to decrease both maximum displacement and accelerati...

One of the most important structures in the ports is the wharf. The most common one is the pile-supported wharf. This type of wharf is consisted of a number of piles and one deck which placed on the piles. In addition to the conventional loads that this structure should withstand, in seismic areas, pile-supported wharfs should have the necessary capacity and strength against seismic excitations...