Real-time hybrid simulation of a bridge-damper system

S. Tell, A. Andersson, R. Karoumi, A. Najafi, B. F. Spencer

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Abstract

This paper presents the use of external dampers for vibration mitigation of railway bridges subjected to passing trains. A numerical model of the bridge combined with an experimental setup of a full-scale magnetorheological damper is used. The combined bridge-damper system is analyzed in real-time using a hybrid simulation technique. The approach is illustrated on a simply supported steel-concrete composite bridge. Due to the large eccentricity between the neutral axis and the roller support, the resulting displacement motivates the use of a near support damper. It is shown that sufficient vibration mitigation can be obtained with a single damper. A parametric study is performed to determine the optimal damper position and inclination.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAdvances in Engineering Materials, Structures and Systems
Subtitle of host publicationInnovations, Mechanics and Applications - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 2019
EditorsAlphose Zingoni
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages1810-1813
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781138386969
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Event7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 2019 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: Sep 2 2019Sep 4 2019

Publication series

NameAdvances in Engineering Materials, Structures and Systems: Innovations, Mechanics and Applications - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 2019

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 2019
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period9/2/199/4/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Computational Mechanics

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