2.7.1 - Tuned Mass Dampers (TMDs)
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What is the primary purpose of a Tuned Mass Damper?
💡 Hint: Remember its function during dynamic events.
Name one application where TMDs are used.
💡 Hint: Think of structures that experience significant movements.
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What is a Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) designed to do?
💡 Hint: Remember its primary function in structures.
True or False: TMDs are only used in earthquake-resistant structures.
💡 Hint: Consider different scenarios where TMDs might be beneficial.
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Assume a building experiences vibrations with a frequency of 2 Hz. Calculate the required mass for a TMD if the desired damping effect is optimized at this frequency.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between the natural frequency of the TMD and that of the building.
Propose a design strategy for implementing a TMD in a new skyscraper and discuss potential challenges in tuning.
💡 Hint: Think about how environmental conditions may affect vibrations.
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