A method to generate dynamic vibration absorber load combinations

Dynamic vibration absorbers (DVAs) in the form of tuned mass dampers (TMDs) and tuned sloshing dampers (TSDs) are commonly employed to reduce structural accelerations during common wind events. Since the loads are applied in multiple directions, and may be produced by multiple DVAs, the generation of load combinations that envelop all expected DVA loads applied to the structure is a challenging task. A method is presented that employs principal …