Passive and Active Pendulum Tuned Mass Dampers
Pendulum tuned mass dampers (PTMDs) are commonly used in adding damping to tall structures, including high-rise buildings, control and communication towers, stacks, etc. These multi-directional TMDs, which are made up of mass blocks suspended by steel cables or rods, can readily be tuned to the very low natural frequencies associated with the primary modes of […]
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