Vibration suppression of structures using tuned mass damper technology: A state-of-the-art review

To date, considerable attention has been paid to the development of structural vibration suppression techniques. Among all vibration suppression devices and techniques, the tuned mass damper is one of the most promising technologies due to its mechanical simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and reliable operation. In this article, a critical review of the structural vibration suppression using tuned mass damper technology will be presented mainly focused on the following four categories: (1) tuned mass damper technology and its modifications, (2) tuned mass damper technology in discrete and continuous structures (mathematical modeling), (3) optimization procedure to obtain the optimally designed tuned mass damper system, and (4) active tuned mass damper and semi-active tuned mass damper with the practical realization of the tuned mass damper technologies.

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This article critically reviews the application of tuned mass damper technology in structural vibration suppression, focusing on tuned mass damper technology and its modifications, mathematical modeling in discrete and continuous structures, optimization procedure for the system design, and practical realization of active and semi-active tuned mass damper technologies.