Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Vibration control device
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Harmonic absorber
Seismic damper |
| gptkbp:application |
Earthquake protection
Seismic retrofitting Wind-induced vibration control |
| gptkbp:category |
Civil engineering
Mechanical engineering Structural engineering |
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:spring
gptkb:Damper marina |
| gptkbp:effect |
Increase comfort
Protect structural integrity Reduce sway Tuning to structure's natural frequency |
| gptkbp:energyDissipation |
gptkb:Friction
Magnetic damping Viscous damping |
| gptkbp:function |
Absorb vibrational energy
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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 |
Mid-span of bridges
Top of tall buildings |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Periodic inspection required
|
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:Lead
Steel Concrete |
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:John_Hancock_Tower
gptkb:Taipei_101 gptkb:Citigroup_Center |
| gptkbp:parameter |
Damping ratio
Frequency ratio Mass ratio |
| gptkbp:principle |
Resonance
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
Reduce mechanical vibrations
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
Building codes in seismic zones
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Base isolation
Dynamic vibration absorber Shock absorber |
| gptkbp:type |
Active
Passive Semi-active |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
industrial equipment
Bridges Buildings |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:TMD
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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