Research Article

Dynamical Analysis Applied to Passive Control of Vibrations in a Structural Model Incorporating SMA-SE Coil Springs

Table 5

Natural frequencies and percentage reduction of amplitudes in free vibration tests.

Configurations (Hz) (g/N)%R (Hz) (g/N)%R

A: no absorbers3.087.128.253.85
B: steel springs3.2612.588.893.86
C: SMA-SE coil springs3.372.27829.150.8378