Full-scale active brace

The success of the full-scale active brace system performance is the culmination of numerous analytical studies and carefully plaimed laboratory experiments involving model structures. 

The most recent implementations are combinations of add-on devices. While mass dampers provide the majority of implementation (i. e., tuned mass dampers, active mass dampers, hybrid mass dampers), active stiffening or bracing systems, energy dissipation/absorption dampers and hybrid isolations were also implemented in actual applications or full scale experiments. It was noted in [188] that most of the systems were considered as add-ons and the integration of the systems into structural design is not yet completely developed. That is important in relation to the application of active control from practical (engineering) aspects. 

The use of the control measure in existing structures can be a practical solution for retrofit, as demonstrated by this full-scale experiment. Note that the active braces were added only after the structure was completed. 

Reinhorn, A.M. et al. Active bracing system - A full scale implementation of active control. Tech. Report NCEER-92-0020 (1992)... 

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