I am pleased to share our latest publication, which presents a novel SMA-based tuned mass damper (TMD) system designed to reduce vibrations in timber–concrete composite (TCC) floors. This TMD can achieve up to 49.9% reduction in peak acceleration. It addresses a critical gap in sustainable construction: vibration-induced discomfort and serviceability limits in modern long-span timber floors. The findings have direct industrial relevance, especially for the design and retrofitting of multi-storey timber buildings. This solution is compact, passive, and easily tunable, making it ideal for integration into real-world construction projects. It offers a scalable and cost-effective method for improving occupant comfort and extending floor lifespan, helping the timber construction industry meet both serviceability standards and sustainability goals.

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Yang, H.; Lu, X.; Sun, H.; Pan, Y.; Shi, B.; Li, Y.; Huang, H. Experimental Investigation of Vibration Control in Timber–Concrete Composite (TCC) Floors Using Tuned Mass Damper. Buildings 2025, 15, 1642. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15101642

https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/10/1642