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Performance of Multi-TMD in the Towers of Suspension Bridges

F. Casciati

Department of Structural Mechanics, University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy, fabio{at}dipmec.unipv.it

F. Giuliano

Department of Structural Mechanics, University of Pavia, Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy

The convenience of Tuned Mass Dampers for the reduction of the gust response is investigated for the case of the towers of suspension bridges. For this special typology the design must pursue effectiveness, robustness and redundancy performance. Suitable solutions are multi-device provisions (MTMD), with distributed mass, frequency and damping. Increasing the robustness of MTMD against mistuning beyond the optimal configuration produces a loss of efficiency: as a result the final choice is determined only at the end of the constructive process. A brief discussion is reported on the weak performance to seismic excitation.

Key Words: Suspension bridges towers • tuned mass dampers design • wind and seismic response.

This version was published on June 1, 2009

Journal of Vibration and Control, Vol. 15, No. 6, 821-847 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1077546308091455
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