Modeling and design of bidirectional pendulum tuned mass dampers using axial or tangential homogeneous friction damping

• Published in: Mechanical systems and signal processing Vol. 116; pp. 392 - 414
• Main Author: Matta, Emiliano
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2019
• Subjects: Bidirectional pendulum systems; Homogeneous friction damping; Lagrangian mechanics; Structural vibration control; Tuned mass dampers; Wind mitigation; Homogeneous friction damping; Wind mitigation; Bidirectional pendulum systems; Lagrangian mechanics; Tuned mass dampers; Structural vibration control

•A unifying model is established for viscous- and friction-type bidirectional pendulum TMDs.•The homogeneous properties of two friction types, axial and tangential, are discussed.•An optimal design methodology is proposed and exemplified for each type.•Pros and cons of each type are shown based on e...