Floors are in every building and, just like skyscrapers and bridges, they can be affected by vibrations.

Bridges – from long span bridges to cable-stayed bridges to suspension bridges – carry vehicles as well as pedestrians from one point to another. They’re designed not only for aesthetic beauty, but for structural stability as well. However, similar to high-rise or super tall buildings, bridges can be susceptible to strong winds. In addition, pedestrian and vehicle traffic can result in bridge motion and vibration. As such, bridges often require damping systems to help reduce

Vibration mitigation is often a key element of new structure design. Whether they’re building a super-tall structure or a long-span bridge, designers and engineers understand the inherent value of—and need for—motion and vibration reduction, often using damping technology to address these challenges. While the industry often focuses on ‘new builds’ and incorporates vibration mitigation into the design and construction phases of a project, requests to address vibration challen

Dynamic forces on buildings cause movement and cyclic loads. Is damping the secret to more resilient structures? Engineers explore the basic theories of dampers, damping and motion control. What causes structures like buildings and bridges to move? Structures move under the influence of wind, pedestrian loading or seismic action. While this movement is natural and occurs in every structure, it can be a problem when the movement interferes with the activity for which the struc

Vibration must be taken into consideration when structural engineers design and build structures. Vibrations in a structure can occur in a number of different settings and situations including: Vibrations of tall buildings in the wind Vibrations of foundations supporting sensitive equipment in hospitals Vibrations of floor structures including dance floors Vibrations in other horizontal structures like bridges Vibrations can negatively impact occupant comfort and safety, stru