| Vol. - No.
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Vol.10 - No.2
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| Date
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Jun., 2021 |
| Title
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Revisiting the "T" in TMD |
| Author
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Kurt Strobel and Victor Salcedo |
| Institutions
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GERB Vibration Control Systems, 1950 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL, 60532, USA |
| Abstract
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This paper explores the meaning and importance of tuning amongst other Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) parameters and describes processes to help ensure that an as-built TMD is properly tuned to the as-built high-rise building. A summary of key TMD components and TMD implementations will be presented as an introduction and review. Next, it will be shown that tuning is a means for optimizing TMD performance. A process using modal characterization tests during tower construction to estimate natural frequencies of the completed tower will be described. Finally, the use of a Frequency Response Function (FRF) as a means for verifying the frequency of a TMD will be proposed. |
| Keyword
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Tuned mass damper, Modal characterization, Tall buildings, Occupant comfort, Damping, Frequency |
| PP.
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PP.109~116 |
| Paper File
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