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damping devices

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kags

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Sep 28, 2002
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I want to know the use of viscous damper and tuned mass damper. Please expalin the function and the difference in the application of the two.
 
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I suggest you look for texts written on London's Millenium Footbridge (designed by Sir Norman Foster & Arup). The excessive vibrations on this bridge have been cured using dampers and this should give you what you're looking for.

Andy
 
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