Research Article

Vibration Control Performance Analysis and Shake-Table Test of a Pounding Tuned Rotary Mass Damper under the Earthquake

Table 6

Dynamic responses of the main structure under Cape Mendocino excitation.

CasesMax. displ. ampl. (mm)Displ. RMS (mm)Max. acc. ampl. (m/s2)Acc. RMS (m/s2)

Uncontrolled13.526.443.491.25
Controlled10.412.952.940.53
Redn. ratio (%)23.0054.1915.7657.60