Control Tower – Genoa
installation of dissipation components
2024
year of completion
Tower-Pro
system installed
Active
continuous monitoring
General project description
The project aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Active Mass Damper system installed on the roof section in reducing the tower’s oscillations when subjected to strong wind loads.
Starting from an initial peak acceleration of 0.58 m/s² under project wind conditions with a 200-year time frame – a value obtained through wind tunnel testing of a scale model of the structure – the use of four AMDs ensures an acceleration level in the cabin of less than 0.08 m/s² RMS.
This ensures comfort in structure intended for work purposes, such as the control tower cabin, in accordance with standard CNR-DT-207-R1-2018.
Sectional view of the cabin and crown of the Genoa Pilot Tower + AMD
| Location: Port of Genoa | System: Active Mass Damper |
| Type of building: Control Tower | Units installed: 4 |
| Client: Public Body | Status: Completed |
| Year: 2024 | Duration of work: 18 weeks |
