Abstract
In this review paper, it will be briefly surveyed current development of damping related technology which was mainly obtained through the works of JSME Damping Research Committee. After an overview of main research topics carried out by the members of the Committee, the report will describe the state of arts regarding research development of damping technologies. Firstly, investigation will be done on advancement of damping materials including both of metallic and nonmetallic materials. Secondly, innovative damping devices and seismic isolator proposed by the Committee members will be introduced. Particular attention will be focused on adaptive and magnetic dampers. Thirdly, some discussions will be done on vibration troubles and damping countermeasure which were reported through the questionnaire carried out in the Committee.
