Development of a semiactive damper for controlling the dynamic response of steel bridges

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Nicos Makris, Scott Burton, Davide A. Hill, Mabel Jordan
DOI: 10.1201/9781003761372-53
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Abstract

An electrorheological fluid damper for vibration control of long-span steel bridges has been designed and constructed. It is an inexpensive device with low power requirements which can provide variable damping and stiffness. This variable damper/stiffness device can improve the dynamic response of cable-stayed and other long-span bridges under seismic, wind and traffic loading.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Vibration Control and Rheological Fluids Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis Structural Health Monitoring Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
369–374
Publication date
2 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter