Masters Theses
Effectiveness of piezoelectric wedge actuators in making tuned mass dampers adaptive to disturbances
Abstract
"This paper explores the possibility that a piezoelectric wedge actuator (PWA) can be used to improve the seismic effectiveness of a passive tuned mass damper (TMD)."--Abstract, page iii.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
Spring 2003
Pagination
xiii, 98 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Rights
© 2003 Derek Joseph Smith, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Citation
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Piezoelectric devicesVibrationDamping (Mechanics)
Thesis Number
T 8241
Print OCLC #
53255692
Recommended Citation
Smith, Derek Joseph, "Effectiveness of piezoelectric wedge actuators in making tuned mass dampers adaptive to disturbances" (2003). Masters Theses. 2336.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/2336
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