Effectiveness of Suspended Lead Dampers in Steel Building Structural Model Subjected to Impact Load

Herish Abdullah Hussein
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Herish Abdullah Hussein: Municipality of Virginia Beach, USA

European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, 2024, vol. 9, issue 4, 12-17

Abstract: This paper delves into an in-depth experimental investigation focusing on the dynamic behavior of steel frame buildings employing passive damping through suspended lead dampers. The primary objective revolves around scrutinizing a three-story steel frame building model to elucidate the effects of integrating lead dampers into the outer tubular square-section columns. By strategically embedding these dampers, the study aims to showcase the resultant reductions in both acceleration and displacement. To execute this analysis, an impact load is precisely applied to the mid-center of the middle column along the x-axis of the first story of the steel frame. The experimental setup employs six wireless accelerometers strategically positioned across the frame to capture comprehensive data on its response at diverse locations. Various quantities of lead dampers are systematically incorporated into each testing scenario to gauge the extent of passive damping’s influence on the structural response of steel buildings to impact loads. Throughout the experiments, acceleration-time relations are meticulously recorded at each story, facilitating a comparative assessment of outcomes with and without the presence of lead dampers. The findings of the study underscore a marked decrease in vibration levels at higher floors of the steel model subsequent to the installation of lead dampers within the structure. Furthermore, a noteworthy trend emerges indicating that an augmented number of lead dampers within the building yields a commensurate decrease in vibration amplitude. This detailed investigation offers valuable insights into the efficacy of passive damping mechanisms, thereby contributing to the advancement of seismic-resistant structural design practices.

Keywords: Impact load; Lead dampers; Tubular columns; Vibration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.24018/ejeng.2024.9.4.3176

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