Tuned mass dampers

Bridges may be prone to vibrations induced by traffic loads, wind, people and earthquakes due to their often slim construction and their low inherent damping. This can lead to fatigue fractures or even collapse of the bridge due to galloping and flutter vibrations induced by movement. The spring stiffness of the secondary mass is chosen in such a way that an optimum tuning of the main system is achieved. MAURER tuned mass dampers are custom-designed for each structure.