Structural dynamic modification using additive damping

Abstract. In order to control dynamic response in structures and machines, modifications using additive viscoelastic damping materials are highlighted. The techniques described for analysis include analytical methods for structural elements, FEM and perturbation methods for reanalysis or structural dynamic modification for complex structures. Optimisation techniques used for damping effectiveness include multi-parameter optimisation techniques and a technique using dynamic sensitivity analysis and structural dynamic modification. These have been applied for optimum dynamic design of structures incorporating vis-coelastic damping. Some current trends for vibration control are also discussed