43.3.1 - Tuned Mass Dampers (TMDs)
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What does TMD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of what role the mass plays in the system.
What are the three main components of a TMD?
💡 Hint: Consider what is necessary for vibration control.
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What does a Tuned Mass Damper primarily reduce?
💡 Hint: Think about the primary purpose of vibration control mechanisms.
True or False: TMDs can operate effectively across a broad range of frequencies.
💡 Hint: Recollect the limitations discussed about TMDs.
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A building with a fundamental frequency of 3 Hz is experiencing amplified vibrations due to a nearby construction site. As a civil engineer, how would you design a TMD to address this issue?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between frequency, mass, and damping.
Consider a skyscraper that sways significantly during high winds. Propose a method for evaluating the performance of its existing TMD.
💡 Hint: Consider the metrics you would use for measuring sway.
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