To address potential vibrations in the balcony system of a new, state-of-the-art, mid-size 2,150 capacity entertainment (music and event) venue, DEICON incorporated six tuned mass dampers (TMDs) into the 3-sided, 270-degree, wrap-around balcony, with bird’s eye view of the stage. When audience in music venues and theaters move rhythmically to music or performances, the dynamic […]
Read MoreIntegration of tuned mass dampers introduced a considerable amount of damping to the first vibrational mode of the staircase.
Read MoreTo effectively address the vibration issues of a monumental staircase in a healthcare educational facility, DEICON supplied and three tuned mass dampers (TMDs) and have them integrated into the structure. The TMDs were designed and calibrated to target the first bending mode of vibration of the staircase, thereby significantly enhancing its stability and ensuring a […]
Read MoreConnecting the two sides of the piston in a double-acting, double-rod cylinder through an external adjustable flow control needle valve, transforms the cylinder into a fluid viscous damping device (VDD). Vibrational motion prompts the fluid to transfer from one piston side to the other via the flow control valve, dissipating vibration energy due to the […]
Read MoreIn modern gymnasiums, floor vibrations caused by various activities can be a significant issue, particularly when the gym is situated on higher floors of a multi-story office building. DEICON recently addressed this challenge by supplying two tuned mass dampers (TMDs) to mitigate vibrations in the floor system of one such gym on the 2nd floor […]
Read MoreTuned mass dampers in introduced a sizeable amount of damping into the gym floor, significantly reducing floor vibrations.
Read MoreFloor vibration of a grand ballroom subject to crowd loading is mitigated using tuned mass dampers along with stiffening.
Read MoreUpon having the construction of a new church near completion, walking induced vibration was perceived on a long span balcony. DEICON conducted on-site measurements and identified the first two natural frequencies of the balcony. In addition, the participating mass and the damping ratio of mode 1 of the balcony were evaluated. DEICON designed and fabricated […]
Read MoreUpon having the construction of a new church near completion, walking induced vibration was perceived on a long span balcony. DEICON conducted on-site measurements and identified the first two natural frequencies of the balcony. In addition, the participating mass and the damping ratio of mode 1 of the balcony was evaluated. Tuned damping was used […]
Read MoreWalking induced vibration of composite floor system of an office building was controlled at 4 bays, using 8 x 1500 lb tuned mass dampers (TMDs). The measured natural frequencies of the floor system were used in tuning the TMDs targeting the first vibration mode of two bays and first two vibration modes of the other […]
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