Optimum design of double tuned mass dampers using multiple metaheuristic multi-objective optimization algorithms under seismic excitation

The tuned mass damper is one of the most frequently employed structural control devices for mitigating dynamic vibrations in structures subjected to earthquake ground motions. Conventional tuned mass dampers require substantial mass to effectively reduce the structure’s vibration. However, implement...

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Main Authors: Fateme Zamani, Sayyed Hadi Alavi, Mohammadreza Mashayekhi, Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi, Ataallah Sadeghi-Movahhed, Ali Majdi
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
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author Fateme Zamani
Sayyed Hadi Alavi
Mohammadreza Mashayekhi
Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi
Ataallah Sadeghi-Movahhed
Ali Majdi
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description The tuned mass damper is one of the most frequently employed structural control devices for mitigating dynamic vibrations in structures subjected to earthquake ground motions. Conventional tuned mass dampers require substantial mass to effectively reduce the structure’s vibration. However, implementing multiple-tuned mass dampers can also improve seismic performance while reducing the required mass. The dynamic characteristics of these devices play a critical role in enhancing the effectiveness of multiple-tuned mass dampers and the seismic performance of the structure. This study investigates the efficiency of double-tuned mass dampers and the optimization of their dynamic characteristics to minimize structural displacement and acceleration. The tuning process is carried out using a combination of Pareto front derived from seven multi-objective metaheuristic optimization algorithms with two objectives. The proposed methodology is applied to a 10-floor case study, using ground acceleration time histories to evaluate its seismic performance. To demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed method, the results are compared with those from a double-tuned mass damper system and an uncontrolled structure. The evaluation is carried out using seven earthquake ground motion records in addition to one benchmark record. The findings show that employing optimally tuned double-tuned mass dampers reduced acceleration by 30% and displacement by 50%. The numerical results confirmed that the proposed methodology effectively identifies the optimal double-tuned mass damper configuration under earthquake excitation.
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spelling doaj-art-e3db0c751ac14b57b27da5add7958cd82025-08-20T02:05:03ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Built Environment2297-33622025-03-011110.3389/fbuil.2025.15595301559530Optimum design of double tuned mass dampers using multiple metaheuristic multi-objective optimization algorithms under seismic excitationFateme Zamani0Sayyed Hadi Alavi1Mohammadreza Mashayekhi2Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi3Ataallah Sadeghi-Movahhed4Ali Majdi5Department of Civil Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, IranUrban Transformations Research Center (UTRC), Western Sydney University, Sydney, AustraliaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar, IranDepartment of Building and Construction Techniques Engineering, Al- Mustaqbal University College, Hillah, IraqThe tuned mass damper is one of the most frequently employed structural control devices for mitigating dynamic vibrations in structures subjected to earthquake ground motions. Conventional tuned mass dampers require substantial mass to effectively reduce the structure’s vibration. However, implementing multiple-tuned mass dampers can also improve seismic performance while reducing the required mass. The dynamic characteristics of these devices play a critical role in enhancing the effectiveness of multiple-tuned mass dampers and the seismic performance of the structure. This study investigates the efficiency of double-tuned mass dampers and the optimization of their dynamic characteristics to minimize structural displacement and acceleration. The tuning process is carried out using a combination of Pareto front derived from seven multi-objective metaheuristic optimization algorithms with two objectives. The proposed methodology is applied to a 10-floor case study, using ground acceleration time histories to evaluate its seismic performance. To demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed method, the results are compared with those from a double-tuned mass damper system and an uncontrolled structure. The evaluation is carried out using seven earthquake ground motion records in addition to one benchmark record. The findings show that employing optimally tuned double-tuned mass dampers reduced acceleration by 30% and displacement by 50%. The numerical results confirmed that the proposed methodology effectively identifies the optimal double-tuned mass damper configuration under earthquake excitation.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2025.1559530/fulldouble tuned mass damperseismic controlseismic responsemulti-objective optimizationevolutionary algorithmglobal Pareto front
spellingShingle Fateme Zamani
Sayyed Hadi Alavi
Mohammadreza Mashayekhi
Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi
Ataallah Sadeghi-Movahhed
Ali Majdi
Optimum design of double tuned mass dampers using multiple metaheuristic multi-objective optimization algorithms under seismic excitation
Frontiers in Built Environment
double tuned mass damper
seismic control
seismic response
multi-objective optimization
evolutionary algorithm
global Pareto front
title Optimum design of double tuned mass dampers using multiple metaheuristic multi-objective optimization algorithms under seismic excitation
title_full Optimum design of double tuned mass dampers using multiple metaheuristic multi-objective optimization algorithms under seismic excitation
title_fullStr Optimum design of double tuned mass dampers using multiple metaheuristic multi-objective optimization algorithms under seismic excitation
title_full_unstemmed Optimum design of double tuned mass dampers using multiple metaheuristic multi-objective optimization algorithms under seismic excitation
title_short Optimum design of double tuned mass dampers using multiple metaheuristic multi-objective optimization algorithms under seismic excitation
title_sort optimum design of double tuned mass dampers using multiple metaheuristic multi objective optimization algorithms under seismic excitation
topic double tuned mass damper
seismic control
seismic response
multi-objective optimization
evolutionary algorithm
global Pareto front
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2025.1559530/full
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