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Advances and Applications in Structural Vibration Control: 2nd Edition
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Advances and Applications in Structural Vibration Control: 2nd Edition

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2026 | Viewed by 1977

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Prof. Dr. Ruisheng Ma

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Key Laboratory of Urban Security and Disaster Engineering of Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
Interests: structural vibration control; offshore structures; inerter-based dampers
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Dr. Haoran Zuo

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College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
Interests: structural dynamics; structural vibration control; wind energy
Dr. Kunjie Rong

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071028, China
Interests: structural vibration control; transmission tower structures; nonlinear gas spring damper
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Dr. Siyuan Wu

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China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200122, China
Interests: vibration control; seismic design; nonstructural elements; engineering applications of novel energy dissipators
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Dr. Jian Song

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong, China
Interests: inerter-based dampers; adjacent structures; spatially varying ground motions; multiple-hazard

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is a follow-up of the first Special Issue, entitled “Advances and Applications in Structural Vibration Control” published in Buildings.

Engineering structures characterized by increased height and slenderness, such as high-rise buildings, expansive cross-sea bridges, wind turbines, and floating platforms, are frequently located in regions with high-intensity dynamic hazards and challenging marine environments. These structures are susceptible to various external dynamic loads, including wind, earthquakes, sea waves, and vibrations induced by construction or subway activities. Effective structural vibration control is paramount for bolstering the resilience and safety of such engineering structures.

This Special Issue aims to explore the recent advances and applications of structural vibration control, and potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Seismic retrofitting techniques;
  • Passive/active/semi-active/hybrid control;
  • Advanced vibration control strategies;
  • Vibration control of engineering structures;
  • Novel control devices, i.e., inerter, negative stiffness and metamaterials, etc.;
  • Applications of artificial intelligence in structural vibration control;
  • Applications of different control devices;
  • Vibration control of smart structures.

Prof. Dr. Ruisheng Ma
Dr. Haoran Zuo
Dr. Kunjie Rong
Dr. Siyuan Wu
Dr. Jian Song
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Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • structural vibration control
  • vibration control strategies
  • novel control devices
  • passive vibration control
  • active vibration control
  • semi-active vibration control
  • hybrid vibration control
  • applications of structural vibration control

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An Analytical Model and Parameter Sensitivity Analysis of the Energy Dissipation Ratio for Nonlinear Viscous Dampers Under Seismic Excitation
by Xiang Lan, Xingxian Zhang and Wandong Xu
Buildings 2026, 16(5), 1020; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16051020 - 5 Mar 2026
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This study investigates the energy dissipation efficiency of structures equipped with nonlinear viscous dampers under seismic excitation. It aims to address the lack of a clear quantitative relationship between the energy dissipation ratio (the ratio of energy dissipated by dampers to the total [...] Read more.
This study investigates the energy dissipation efficiency of structures equipped with nonlinear viscous dampers under seismic excitation. It aims to address the lack of a clear quantitative relationship between the energy dissipation ratio (the ratio of energy dissipated by dampers to the total seismic input energy), ground motion intensity, and damper parameters by systematically examining the underlying energy dissipation mechanism and parameter influence laws. First, an analytical model for a single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system controlled by the nonlinear viscous damper is established based on random vibration theory. An explicit analytical formula for the energy dissipation ratio is then derived by incorporating the statistical properties of the velocity response, which reveals a power-law relationship with the peak ground acceleration (PGA), damping coefficient (C), and damping exponent (α). Subsequently, this analytical model is extended to multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) structures using the mode decomposition method, leading to an engineering-oriented approximate formula for the energy dissipation ratio under the assumption of first-mode dominance, with its applicability conditions specified. Finally, a six-story reinforced concrete frame is employed as a numerical case study to evaluate the accuracy and engineering applicability of the proposed model through nonlinear time history and sensitivity analyses under various damper parameter combinations. The results indicate that PGA, C, and α all have a significant impact on the energy dissipation ratio and structural response, with C exerting a more direct influence on the overall energy dissipation level. The energy dissipation ratio is demonstrated to be a key performance indicator for damper parameter selection and seismic performance evaluation, providing a theoretical basis and practical reference for the damping design of structures incorporating nonlinear viscous dampers. Full article
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Vertical Ground-Motion Effects in Base-Isolated Buildings: Preliminary Observations from Twin Fixed-Base and Base-Isolated Structures During the 18 March 2025 Potenza Sequence
by Rocco Ditommaso and Felice Carlo Ponzo
Buildings 2026, 16(3), 482; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16030482 - 23 Jan 2026
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On 18 March 2025, a moderate earthquake with moment magnitude Mw 4.2 struck the Basilicata region in Southern Italy. The event occurred at 09:01:25 UTC with an epicentre located approximately 4 km northeast of the city of Potenza (PZ). The earthquake was clearly [...] Read more.
On 18 March 2025, a moderate earthquake with moment magnitude Mw 4.2 struck the Basilicata region in Southern Italy. The event occurred at 09:01:25 UTC with an epicentre located approximately 4 km northeast of the city of Potenza (PZ). The earthquake was clearly felt across the urban area and followed by a sequence of low-magnitude aftershocks. A few hours after the main shock, researchers from the University of Basilicata installed a temporary structural monitoring network to check the structural conditions of several buildings located in Potenza. This installation enabled the acquisition of accelerometric recordings of several aftershocks, providing a valuable dataset for preliminary observations on structural seismic response. The monitoring campaign focused on two adjacent twin buildings with similar geometry and structural layout but different seismic design strategies: one conventionally fixed at the base and the other equipped with seismic base isolation made by rubber bearings. Comparative analyses revealed distinct differences in dynamic response. The results highlight the need for refined regulatory tools to address near-epicentral conditions, particularly potential dynamic interactions among the vertical ground-motion component, the vertical vibration frequencies of the superstructure, and floor-system resonance. While not critical for ultimate limit states, these effects may influence comfort and performance in operational and damage limit states. Full article
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Bandgap Properties of Periodically Supported Beam with Inertial Amplification Mechanism
by Qiang Yi, Pu Wang, Zelin Chen, Yuan Gao and Shuguo Wang
Buildings 2026, 16(2), 464; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16020464 - 22 Jan 2026
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Periodically supported beams are widely employed in engineering structures, where effective control of low-frequency vibration and noise is often required. To achieve broadband elastic wave manipulation, an inertial amplification (IA) mechanism was introduced to generate low-frequency and ultra-wide bandgaps. Based on the Timoshenko [...] Read more.
Periodically supported beams are widely employed in engineering structures, where effective control of low-frequency vibration and noise is often required. To achieve broadband elastic wave manipulation, an inertial amplification (IA) mechanism was introduced to generate low-frequency and ultra-wide bandgaps. Based on the Timoshenko beam theory, analytical models for flexural wave propagation in periodically supported beams with IA structures were established using the generalized state transfer matrix method and the Floquet transform method, respectively. The validity of the analytical models was verified by vibration transmission analysis using a finite element model. The results demonstrate that the Floquet transform method enables rapid and accurate solution of the wave model. The introduction of the IA mechanism can generate low-frequency bandgaps, which are most sensitive to the amplification angle and amplification mass. The bandgap formation mechanism arises from the modulation of Bragg scattering in the periodically supported beam by the IA structure. This modulation causes the standing wave mode frequencies to shift to lower frequencies, thereby widening the bandgaps. Furthermore, hybrid IA structure configuration can achieve broader bandgaps, facilitating elastic wave control in the ultra-wide low-frequency range. These findings provide valuable insights for low-frequency vibration and noise attenuation in engineering structures. Full article
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