Applying (Tuned Mass Damper) TMD 1

[doncamillo]

Hi folks,

is it possible in SAP2000 v10 to apply a TMD to a structure. With editable properties for the TMD like damping capacity, mass, springstiffness.

THX

 

[doncamillo]

Nobody out there who can help me. Thus, can i assume that this possibibility does not exist? It would be really a pitty. It would be enough just to get to know if it works. Please, need help.

 

[WillisV]

http://www.structuremag.org/archives/2006/February-2006/D-SL-Soldier-Field-Feb-06.pdf

(see software used)

 

[Pushover]

You should be able to model a TMD device with the various nonlinear link elements available in the program, unless you require something very specific.

You can get nonlinear stiffness curves (for a capacity cut-off, hsyteretic behaviour, etc.), damping, and you can also assignment mass and MOI properties to it.