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    There are several options for mass damping solutions that have different performance characteristics and space requirements. Tuned mass dampers are one of the most common options and come in different configurations like simple, compound, and opposed pendulums that affect their size and damping abilities. Other options include tuned sloshing dampers, tuned liquid column dampers, and hummingbird dampers which use water in tanks or cylinders to provide damping and can achieve high response reductions. The document provides a table comparing the various mass damping system types on factors like their damping performance, space needs, advantages, and distinguishing features to help evaluate the best solution for a given project.

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    There are several options for mass damping solutions that have different performance characteristics and space requirements. Tuned mass dampers are one of the most common options and come in different configurations like simple, compound, and opposed pendulums that affect their size and damping abilities. Other options include tuned sloshing dampers, tuned liquid column dampers, and hummingbird dampers which use water in tanks or cylinders to provide damping and can achieve high response reductions. The document provides a table comparing the various mass damping system types on factors like their damping performance, space needs, advantages, and distinguishing features to help evaluate the best solution for a given project.

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    There are several options for mass damping solutions that have different performance characteristics and space requirements. Tuned mass dampers are one of the most common options and come in different configurations like simple, compound, and opposed pendulums that affect their size and damping abilities. Other options include tuned sloshing dampers, tuned liquid column dampers, and hummingbird dampers which use water in tanks or cylinders to provide damping and can achieve high response reductions. The document provides a table comparing the various mass damping system types on factors like their damping performance, space needs, advantages, and distinguishing features to help evaluate the best solution for a given project.

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    Types of Mass Damping Solutions

    There are many options to consider. Each system has specific benefits and drawbacks that are important to weigh in the context of the particular project.
    The following is a summary that can be used as a good reference when considering various options:

    TYPE OF SYSTEM (& CONFIGURATION) PERFORMANCE SPACE ENVELOPE MAIN ADVANTAGES DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

    • High multidirectional damping performance;


    Simple Pendulum Usually requires more vertical space • Smooth & quiet operation; • Elegant appearance;
    compared to other TMDs • Reliable over a wide range of return periods; • Fewer parts lead to simplicity and lower cost;
    • Proven performance for many projects..

    • High multidirectional damping performance;


    Compound (Dual) About half of the vertical space compared • Smooth & quiet operation;
    • More compact than simple pendulum;
    Pendulum to a simple pendulum • Reliable over a wide range of return periods;
    Can achieve up to 6%
    • Proven performance for many projects.
    total damping, and
    Tuned Mass
    dynamic response
    Damper
    reductions exceeding 50% • High multi-directional damping performance;
    • Unique configuration achieves smallest footprint;
    Opposed Pendulum Typically smaller vertical and horizontal
    • Smooth & quiet operation; • Unique configuration achieves smallest footprint;
    footprint than other types of TMDs.
    • Reliable over a wide range of return periods;
    • Proven performance for many projects.

    • Good for “small” TMDs for bridges and floors;


    Spring-mass systems Can be easily adapted to fit in small spaces • Reliable over a wide range of loading scenarios;
    • Not practical for building TMDs;
    (within girders for floors & bridges) • Proven performance for many projects;
    • Many versatile configurations available;

    • Lower density of mass typically leads to • Good multi-directional damping performance in one
    Can efficiently achieve up
    higher volume of space (compared to system;
    Tuned Sloshing Damper to 4% total damping, and • Lower capital costs than comparable mechanical
    equivalent TMD) • Silent operation;
    dynamic response TMD
    • Typically rectangular or square tanks, but • Reliable over a wide range of return periods;
    reductions exceeding 30%
    other shapes can also be made to work • Water can be used for Fire Suppression Storage Water

    Can efficiently achieve up


    to 4% total damping per • Often requires more space overall than a • Silent operation;
    Tuned Liquid Column Damper direction, and dynamic TMD or TSD. • Reliable over a wide range of return periods; • Single directional performance per tank
    response reductions • Typically rectangular tanks. • Water can be used for Fire Suppression Storage Water
    exceeding 30%

    • Highly efficient use of damping mass (100% effective);


    Can efficiently achieve up
    • Silent operation;
    to 4% total damping per • Single directional performance per cylinder
    Hummingbird Damper Modular configuration allows for • Reliable over a wide range of return periods;
    direction, and dynamic • Modular, prefabricated construction facilitates
    placement in multiple smaller spaces • Water can be used for Fire Suppression Storage
    response reductions rapid installation;
    Water;
    exceeding 30%
    • Modular and prefabricated construction

    • Motioneering has the expertise to assess the feasibility and implement other types of damping solutions.
    Other types of Damping Systems • Some other systems, such as distributed damping element, also require additional modeling and iterative analysis by the structural and wind engineering teams. This is due to their
    modifications of the stiffness characteristics and loading distribution within the primary structural system.

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