Wind vibration control in high-rise buildings using pre-tensioned nonlinear energy sink: Experimental and numerical study

Key Points

• Improved wind vibration control was achieved using a pre-tensioned nonlinear energy sink for high-rise structures.
• The experimental results highlighted a significant reduction in oscillation amplitudes during wind events, demonstrating efficacy in real conditions.
• Experimental and numerical evaluations confirmed the functionality of the proposed energy sink under various wind loading scenarios.
• Such findings emphasize the potential for enhancing structural safety and comfort in high-rise buildings against wind-induced vibrations.