Mass-Variable TLD Systems and Their Seismic Performance
Abstract
A conventional tuned liquid damper (TLD) generates a relatively small control force associated with low density of sloshing water. To overcome this main drawback, proposed in this study is a new TLD system composed of water and fine particles in a rectangular tank of sloping bottom. The effectiveness of the proposed mass-variable TLD system was demonstrated with shake table tests. In comparison with a conventional TLD, the mass-variable TLD can more effectively reduce structural responses particularly under large external excitations. The mass-variable TLD can also be effective in the earlier stage of an earthquake event due to the increasing mass nature as the excitation increases. This attribute makes the new TLD particularly attractive under impulsive loads such as near-field ground motions.
Recommended Citation
Y. Xin and G. Chen, "Mass-Variable TLD Systems and Their Seismic Performance," Proceedings of the Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems (2007, San Diego, CA), vol. 6529 PART 2, SPIE, Mar 2007.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715158
Meeting Name
Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems (2007: Mar. 19-22, San Diego, CA)
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Mass-Variable Tuned Liquid Damper; Seismic Effectiveness; Seismic Response; Tuned Liquid Damper; Impulsive Loads; Mass-Variable TLD Systems; Near-Field Ground Motions; Sloshing Water; Earthquakes; Force Control; Intelligent Structures
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-0819466501
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0277-786X
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 SPIE, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Mar 2007
