Wavelet-Based Vibration Control of Smart Buildings and Bridges

Introducing the mathematical concept of wavelets into the field of structural vibration control, this book presents the authors' ground-breaking work in active and hybrid vibration control of building and bridge structures. The text envisions a new generation of smart structures for the 21st century where sensors can apply the required forces to compensate for the forces of nature. It explains how tuned liquid column dampers placed on the roof of a building can dampen even intense vibrations that are the result of extreme environmental events such as major earthquakes. This highly innovative approach is best applied to new structures but can also be used to rehabilitate aging structures.