Mechanical Sciences
Mechanical Sciences
Mechanical Sciences
Articles | Volume 16, issue 2
Articles | Volume 16, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-16-907-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-16-907-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 16, issue 2
Research article
 | 
26 Nov 2025
Research article |  | 26 Nov 2025

Wind-induced vibration control for tower cranes based on a rear-mounted, mass-sharing bi-directional tuned mass damper

Lingyun Yang, Xiafeng Hu, Yong Song, Zihan Yu, Yiran Sun, Hongyu Zhou, Wenming Cheng, and Run Du

Viewed

Total article views: 1,184 (including HTML, PDF, and XML)
HTML PDF XML Total Supplement BibTeX EndNote
821 277 86 1,184 48 41 53
  • HTML: 821
  • PDF: 277
  • XML: 86
  • Total: 1,184
  • Supplement: 48
  • BibTeX: 41
  • EndNote: 53
Views and downloads (calculated since 26 Nov 2025)
Cumulative views and downloads (calculated since 26 Nov 2025)
Latest update: 06 Oct 2026
Download
Short summary
We developed a crane damper that uses a movable damping mass instead of concrete counterweights. This controls wind-induced swaying/twisting without causing space loss. Simulations show a reduction in swaying of ~49 % and movement of ~24 %. A mass ratio of 3 %–4 % yields the best results, safely maximizing control. The rear design matches the efficiency of medium-sized crane systems (75 %–91 %) while avoiding top-space conflicts – ideal for crane retrofits or space-constrained sites.
Read more
Share