Abstract:
This work examines the use of Liquid Column Vibration Absorbers (LCVAs) as a means of
controlling vibrations of a highrise and medium rise building structure subjected to earthquake loading.
The investigations are undertaken on an experimental benchmark model on the shake table facility at
UTS. The experimental model and loading have been scaled appropriately in order to represent the
above prototype structures. Through this investigation it is revealed that the LCVA does have
potential in controlling earthquake induced vibrations of the above type of structures. It is also
revealed that the extent of control provided is dependent on the type of earthquake loading.
