Besides the tuning frequency, the effectiveness of a TMD
depends on the mass ratio of the TMD to the floor and the amount of damping
built into the TMD. The mass ratio of DEICON TMDs can be changed by using a
number of these modular 100 lb (45 Kg) TMDs assembled into larger TMD units
to suit different size floors. Thru the use of proper material, a substantial
amount of damping is built into DEICON TMDs.
Although developed primarily for floor vibration control, DEICON TMDs can be
used in other structural damping applications with similar dynamics as those of floor systems.