Research Article

Development of a Frequency-Adjustable Tuned Mass Damper (FATMD) for Structural Vibration Control

Table 3

Dynamic responses in the midspan of the bridge with and without the FATMD.

fp (Hz)Peak displacement (mm)Vibration reduction ratio (%)Peak acceleration (m/s2)Vibration reduction ratio (%)
UncontrolledWith FATMDUncontrolledWith FATMD

1.80.350.2431.430.540.3632.58
2.00.570.3047.370.970.5048.45
2.21.500.3676.002.890.6976.12
2.50.530.2454.721.200.5355.83