The Constructions Vibration Control by Tuned Mass Dumper

In this paper the Vibration Control by the Tuned Mass Dumper (TMD), in important and symbolic constructions, are illustrated. Some TMD optimization procedures are discussed for different types of constructions (new tall buildings, an existing masonry chimney and a new footbridge) for the seismic and wind actions. By the TMDs, the structural behaviors improvements are shown, either for the Ultimate Limit State (ULS), either for the Serviceability Limit State (SLS). To appreciate the structural improvements by TMD installation, for each types of constructions, structural analysis by finite elements model (FEM) are carried out with and without TMD. Finally, for each TMDs, a design hypothesis are showed pointing out the installation procedures and the related costs.