Passive Vibration Control of Structures - Madhekar, Suhasini

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Résumé :
1. Structural Vibration Control Using Passive Devices 2. Dynamic Loading on Structures and Structural Response 3. Bracing Systems 4. Viscous and Viscoelastic Dampers 5. Tuned Dampers 6. Friction Dampers 7. Metallic Dampers 8. Re-centering Devices 9. Miscellaneous Response Control Devices 10. Advances in Passive Control Strategies 11. Introduction to Benchmark Control Problems...

Biographie:
multi-hazard protection of structures from earthquake, blast, fire, and wind...

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Suhasini N. Madhekar is currently working as Professor of Applied Mechanics in the Department of Civil Engineering at College of Engineering Pune (COEP). She obtained her doctorate degree from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. The subject of her doctoral research was Seismic Control of Benchmark Highway Bridge. Her PhD thesis is published in a form of book by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH and Company, Germany. Her research interests include structural dynamics and vibration control, bridge engineering, and protection of structures from earthquake. She is a supervisor of students for doctoral research. She is Fellow of Institution of Engineers, IEI (India), Indian Society of Earthquake Technology (ISET), and life member of ISSE, Indian ASTR, IIBE, ISET and ICI. Prof. Madhekar has published a book, Seismic Design of RC Buildings - Theory and Practice, coauthored by Mr. Sharad Manohar. The book is of international repute, published by Springer. The book was awarded Best book of the year - Useful to consultants, in 2015, by the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers, India. She has published international journal papers, conference papers, and book chapters. Prof. Madhekar has delivered invited lectures in different educational institutes and is invited as examiner for evaluation of masters and PhD theses by different universities. Prof. Madhekar is recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award at College of Engineering Pune, the COEP Star Award. She works as a member of board of studies and as a member of research and review committees at different universities in India.

Vasant A. Matsagar is currently serving as a Dogra Chair Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. He obtained his doctorate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in 2005 in the area of seismic base isolation of structures. He performed his postdoctoral research at the Lawrence Technological University (LTU), United States, in the area of carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) in bridge structures for about four years. His current research interests include structural dynamics and vibration control...