Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Vibration Control Device
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:TMD
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| gptkbp:application |
Earthquake protection
Seismic retrofitting Wind vibration reduction |
| gptkbp:category |
Mechanical engineering
Structural engineering Vibration control |
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:spring
gptkb:Damper marina |
| gptkbp:effect |
Reduces amplitude of oscillations
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| gptkbp:energyDissipation |
Converts kinetic energy to heat
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| gptkbp:function |
Reduce mechanical vibrations
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tuned Mass Damper
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| gptkbp:inventedBy |
1909
Frahm, Hermann |
| gptkbp:location |
Usually near the top of a structure
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
Requires periodic inspection
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| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:Lead
Steel Concrete |
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:John_Hancock_Tower
gptkb:Taipei_101 gptkb:Citigroup_Center |
| gptkbp:principle |
Resonance
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| gptkbp:range |
Several hundred tons (in skyscrapers)
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Base isolation
Shock absorber Dynamic absorber |
| gptkbp:tuning |
Frequency matched to structure's natural frequency
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
industrial equipment
Bridges Buildings |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fantastic_Damage
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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