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Research Developments of Eddy Current Dampers for Seismic Vibration Control of Structures

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Background

Eddy current damper (ECD) pledges better control over damping coefficient, provides contactless damping, requires little or no maintenance, has simpler construction, no performance degradation over time, and is cost-effective as compared to mechanical dampers. Its challenge includes the development of a system which provides comparable damping density to other mechanical systems for structural applications.

Purpose

ECD has the potential to protect common structures in seismically active areas at low cost and with better vibration control. Further, the application of such dampers may protect industrial assembly structures against undesirable fatigue and increase the lifespan of structures that are constantly prone to vibrations.

Methods

This paper produces a review of existing literature in vibration control of structures equipped with ECDs, types of ECDs developed for structural applications, SDOF (single degree of freedom) benchmark structure equipped with ECD, challenges, and opportunities in the development of ECD therein.

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Shobhana, B.B., Panchal, V.R. & Matsagar, V.A. Research Developments of Eddy Current Dampers for Seismic Vibration Control of Structures. J. Vib. Eng. Technol. 12, 5953–5971 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42417-023-01229-4

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