Vortex-induced vibration control of bridge decks using energy dissipative devices: A review of recent developments

This paper presents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of energy dissipative devices for controlling vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) in bridge decks, covering passive, active, and semi-active control systems. It synthesizes key findings and innovative control strategies from the VIV control research community, critically evaluating the advantages and limitations of each device type and highlighting essential research gaps for future exploration. A systematic literature review identifies and summarizes twelve documented real-bridge applications of these devices: ten involving tuned mass dampers (TMDs), one with viscous dampers, and one employing semi-active TMDs. While TMDs have demonstrated effectiveness, ongoing research focuses on optimizing their parameters under nonlinear vortex-induced forces, closely spaced modal frequencies, and multi-objective criteria. Emerging research trends emphasize the development of advanced passive devices for ultra-low-frequency VIV control, lightweight and compact designs, and multimodal vibration mitigation. Furthermore, active and semi-active control devices show considerable promise due to their superior adaptability and enhanced performance over passive systems, indicating a promising direction for future VIV mitigation strategies in long-span bridges.