Towards Low Consumption Smart Dampers
Abstract
Combining a feedback control strategy with tuned mass dampers is an efficient way for enhancing the capability to damp structural vibration. Several strategies have been proposed in the literature, which are targeting specific features, like multi-mode control, selective mode control. However, a comparison of these concepts based on objective criteria is missing, although very important for detecting shortcomings, and limitations in practical implementations. The objective of this paper is to investigate an extensive comparison of three concepts of active damper, namely the dual loop controllers, Alpha-HMD and Hybrid-Double-TMD. This comparison will encompass criteria like stability margins, bandwidth, transducer stroke, maximum force, or power consumption.
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