Passive tuned liquid damper for structural control /

are properly designed. Interaction of TLD with SDOF model has

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Li, Jianxun, 1962-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Description
Summary:are properly designed. Interaction of TLD with SDOF model has
based on the transfer function method, the interaction of TLD
been assessed by various ways. Some optimal design
been performed. Effectiveness of TLD under harmonic and
been simulated. The use of a transfer function to describe
building response to earthquake has been observed.
domain. Experimental results confirmed that TLD is effective
In the last two decades, structural control concepts have
Liquid Damper(TLD) in this thesis. Extensive experiment have
parameters has been surveyed. TLD control mechanism has been
random excitation has been investigated. TLD damping has
received considerable attention for the design of large civil
simulate the interaction has been proposed. The simulated
structures. Particular attention has been paid in Tuned
studied by curve fitting technique in time domain and Laplace
the slosh force of the liquid upon the tank motion to
to control the structural vibration when the TLD parameters
values compare fairly well with experimental data. Also
with a building has been simulated. Large reduction in
Item Description:"Major subject: Ocean Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 137 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.