In this paper, a hybrid damper is developed to achieve lower stiffness compared to magneto
rheological dampers. The hybrid damper consists of an eddy current damper (ECD) and a …

This paper presents design and characterization of a new type of structural joint which can
vary its stiffness through actuation. Stiffness variation is employed to control the dynamic …

This paper presents experimental testing of a new semi-active vibration control device
comprising a shape memory polymer (SMP) core that is reinforced by an SMP-aramid …

This paper introduces a new semi-active strategy for vibration control of truss and frame
structures equipped with variable stiffness and damping joints which consist of a shape …

Passive and semi-active control devices are widely utilized for response reduction in civil
engineering structures subjected to strong earthquakes. These devices absorb energy from …

Buildings and infrastructures are usually subjected to changing loading conditions.
However, conventional design practice produces solutions that are not able to adapt to …

This paper presents experimental testing of a new type of semi-active variable stiffness and
damping control device in the form of an adaptive joint for truss and frame structures. The …