
Episode 71 - Dampers, How to Shake it up and Slow it Down
The Structural Engineering Podcast
Addressing Shaky Floors with Tuned Mass Damper Systems
This chapter explores the use of Tuned Mass Damper Systems (TMDs) to mitigate the issue of shaky floors. It discusses their implementation in new facilities or as a retrofit solution and highlights scenarios where rhythmic excitation can lead to floor vibrations.
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