Fluid viscous dampers (FVDs) are well-established supplemental energy dissipation
devices that have been widely used for earthquake protection of structures. Optimal design …

This article compares the effectiveness of five viscous damper placement techniques, two
standard and three advanced, for reducing seismic performance objectives, including peak …

Viscous dampers have widely proved their effectiveness in mitigating the effects of the
seismic action upon building structures. In view of the large impact that use of such …

For the blisk (integrally bladed disk) with damping hard coating on blades, an analytical
approach is developed to calculate its free vibration characteristics and damping effect …

Buildings constructed adjacent to the slope crest in seismically active areas might be
exposed to serious danger when they are subjected to strong earthquake excitations. The …

In the present work a direct procedure for the preliminary seismic design of building
structures with added dampers is described which represents the simplification of the so …

This article presents the results of an exhaustive parametric analysis which compares the
performances offered by various systems (which lead to both classical and non classical …

Viscous dampers (VDs) are effective and widely used passive devices for the protection of
civil structures, provided that appropriate design is carried out. For this purpose, optimal …

The paper deals with computer simulations of mechanical behavior of a thick elastic plate.
The plate, made of isotropic material, has been clamped at two lateral surfaces, loaded at …

Piezoelectric energy harvesters have been extensively researched for use with wireless
sensors or low power consumption electronic devices. Most of the piezoelectric energy …