The concept of coupled building is utilized to synchronize the response of two adjacent
buildings and reduce the minimum gap needed. This aims to avoid the pounding hazard …

Among various retrofitting strategies, use of semi-active control for retrofitting a building
structure has gained momentum in recent years. One of the techniques for such retrofitting is …

The present study investigates the performance of fixed parameter control algorithms on
wind‐excited high‐rise structures equipped with semi‐active tuned mass dampers of …

This chapter brings forth the practical aspect of using genetic algorithms (GAs) in aiding PID
(Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control design for real world industrial processes. Plants …

In this study, a FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLLER is employed to synchronize the response of
two adjacent buildings coupled with a magneto-rheological (MR) damper and also, to …

Modern civil engineering structures are long and slender and they have less damping.
Therefore they are subjected to large vibrations when earthquake or wind acts. These …

The controlling of vibrations of structures exposed to seismic excitation, in terms of straight
and perpendicular active vibration controlling which can regulate at the equivalent period …

Structural integrity and human safety are topics of high interest, especially in the light of
technological advancements that are currently leading to implementations of smart cities …

Las mesas vibratorias son herramientas cruciales para estudiar el desempeño de
estructuras ante acciones sísmicas. Estos dispositivos se han convertido en una parte …

Protection of structures against natural hazards such as earthquakes has always been a
major concern. Semi-active control combines the reliability of passive control and versatility …