Research Article

Optimal Location of Multiple Tuned Mass Dampers in Regular and Irregular Tall Steel Buildings Plan

Table 10

Maximum base shear reduction percentage in the regular and irregular 10-story models.

Base shear reduction %1-damper2-damper4-damper
RecordNear-fieldFar-fieldNear-fieldFar-fieldNear-fieldFar-field

Regular 10-story403646424644
L-shaped 10-story44.838.5251.5236.5451.5249.28
U-shaped 10-story41.632.0440.9443.6847.8445.76