Nonlinear Modeling of Series-Type Pendulum Tuned Mass Damper-Tuned Liquid Damper

Abstract The nonlinear response of a series-type pendulum tuned mass damper-tuned liquid damper (TMD-TLD) system is investigated in this study. The TLD is mounted on the pendulum TMD in series to remove the need for costly viscous damping elements. Since the response of the TMD is greater than that of the primary structure, the TLD experiences a significant base motion, leading to a highly nonlinear response that is difficult …