Apr 26, 2023BLOG | HOW LONG-TERM STRUCTURAL MONITORING PROVES TUNED MASS DAMPER EFFECTIVENESSWhen it comes to skyscrapers, wind can have an intense effect on the top levels of a super tall, slender building. Strong winds can cause...
Apr 26, 2023BLOG | DAMPING EXPLAINED: THE IMPACT OF FRICTION ON TUNED MASS DAMPERSTuned mass dampers experience friction in the real world and must overcome this friction to perform properly.
Apr 26, 2023BLOG | DAMPING EXPLAINED: FLOOR DAMPING SYSTEMSFloors are in every building and, just like skyscrapers and bridges, they can be affected by vibrations.
Apr 26, 2023BLOG | DAMPING EXPLAINED: DAMPING FOR BRIDGESBridges – from long span bridges to cable-stayed bridges to suspension bridges – carry vehicles as well as pedestrians from one point to...
Apr 26, 2023BLOG | WHY STRUCTURES MOVE: DAMPERS, DAMPING & MOTION CONTROLDynamic forces on buildings cause movement and cyclic loads. Is damping the secret to more resilient structures? Engineers explore the...