In this Practical Engineering video, we’re comparing theory to the real world for tuned mass dampers. Fans in Montreal loudly boo US anthem prior to Americans' 4 Nations Face-Off game vs.
To minimize the swaying, developers are putting giant counterweights called tuned mass dampers (TMDs) near the top of skyscrapers. A TMD is a giant ball made of steel or concrete that weighs ...
The "Damper Baby" is a Tuned Mass Damper, consisting of a massive steel sphere suspended between the 87th and 92nd floors, designed to absorb shock and reduce building sway. Weighing 660 metric ...
It also incorporates TMD (Tuned Mass Damper) technology along with a Poron surround. IAL (Infinite Acoustic Load) is used in the design to optimize treble performance. The midrange driver uses a ...