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Jumping load models applied on a gymnasium floor
Año:2016

Áreas de investigación
  • Ingenierías,
  • Ingeniería civil y arquitectura,
  • Construccion

Datos
Descripción
Crowd induced dynamic loading in large structures, such as gymnasiums or stadiums, is usually modelled as a series of harmonic loads which are defined in terms of their Fourier coefficients. Different values of these Fourier coefficients that were obtained from full scale measurements can be found in codes. Recently, an alternative has been proposed, based on random generation of load time histories that take into account phase lags among individuals inside the crowd. This paper presents the results of some studies carried out in order to compare the existing load models used to simulate periodic jumpings and develop a new load model. Generally the testing is performed on platforms or structures that can be considered rigid because their natural frequencies are higher than the excitation frequencies associated with crowd loading. But in this paper, to validate these load models test have been performed on a structure designed to be a gymnasium, which has natural frequencies within that range. Test results have been compared with predictions based on the load modelling alternatives with quite good agreement. A calibrated finite element model of the structure has been used for this purpose. The new model provides a clear improvement in the energy contained within higher frequencies.
Internacional
Si
JCR del ISI
Si
Título de la revista
Engineering Structures
ISSN
0141-0296
Factor de impacto JCR
1,893
Información de impacto
Volumen
DOI
10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.06.051
Número de revista
125
Desde la página
26
Hasta la página
38
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OCTUBRE
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  • Creador: Departamento: Ingeniería Mecánica