Video Clips

Video Clip of AMD Control Experiment- MPEG, 1.3 MB
This video clip demonstrates the effectiveness of the Active Mass Driver System for Structural Control by simultaneously displaying the uncontrolled (top) and controlled (bottom) reponses, for the same intensity ground acceleration, on a split screen.

Close-Up of the AMD in Action- MPEG, 1.0 MB
This video clip shows a close-up of the AMD operating in the control on state.

Earthquake Simulator in Action- Quicktime, 0.7 MB
This video clip shows an end shot of the earthquake simulator in random motion.

Close-Up of the Simulator Actuator in Action- Quicktime, 3.0 MB
This video clip shows a close-up of earthquake simulator actuator in random motion.

Simple Demonstration of Base Isolation- Quicktime, 3.0 MB
This video clip shows a simple demonstration of base isolation.

Control of a structure using Magnetorheological Dampers - Avi, 3.3 MB
This clip shows the behavior of a six floor building under random signals with and without damper control.

Control of a two story structure using an Active Mass Driver - Avi, 1.7 MB
This clip shows a comparison between the controlled and uncontrolled case for a two story building excited by a sine wave. This experiment is used for educational purposes.

Variable orifice damper AVI, 1.9 MB