Passive energy dissipation system in structural engineering

Author: T.T. Soong (USA) et al.
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Publication Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book systematically lectures on the basic principles and design of passive energy dissipation structures and their numerous performance characteristics. It primarily introduces metal dampers, friction dampers, scientific instrument elastic dampers, scientific instrument liquid dampers, tuned mass dampers, tuned liquid dampers, and smart materials. This book can serve as a reference for structural design engineers and researchers in the field of civil engineering, as well as a textbook for graduate students in related disciplines.