Long-term monitoring of dynamic characteristics of high-rise and super high-rise buildings using strong motion records

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 168781402110672
Author(s):  
Yinfeng Dong ◽  
Hui Tian ◽  
Man Zhang ◽  
Lejun Wei
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Epicentral Distance ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Focal Depth ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Fundamental Natural Frequency ◽  
Term Monitoring

Seismic behavior of a structure is directly related to its dynamic characteristics, which include natural frequency, damping ratio, and mode shape. This study focuses on the long-term monitoring of dynamic characteristics of six selected target structures. The covariance-driven stochastic subspace identification (SSI) approach is used to estimate the fundamental natural frequency and damping ratio of target buildings based on long-term motion records in order to examine the temporal variation of dynamic properties. The fundamental natural frequency and damping ratio variations over time are first discussed. It is found that the fundamental natural frequency of some structures reduces dramatically after the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, accompanied by a rise in damping ratio. Then, regression analysis is used to assess the relationship between dynamic characteristics and ground motion parameters (Peak ground acceleration (PGA), magnitude, focal depth, and epicentral distance) and structural response (root mean square acceleration, maximum response amplitude). It is discovered that the identified natural frequency has no clear correlation with the focal depth, a slight negative correlation with the epicentral distance, and a strong negative correlation with the magnitude and PGA. The root mean square acceleration and the maximum response amplitude are negatively correlated to the target buildings’ natural frequencies. Finally, the influence of environmental factors on dynamic properties is investigated.

The Dynamic Characteristics of a Couple System by Pedestrian Bridge and Walking Persons

2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 1499-1506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Wang ◽  
Shi Qiao Gao ◽  
Michael Kasperski ◽  
Hai Peng Liu ◽  
Lei Jin
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Couple System ◽  
Damping Capacity ◽  
Single Beam ◽  
Simplified Approach ◽  
Beam Experiment ◽  
External Loads

The human body forms a complex dynamic system with more than one natural frequency and provides considerable damping capacities. In a simplified approach active persons can be modeled as external loads. While this approach may be sufficient for an activity like jumping, it has been shown already that for a bobbing person some interaction effects may occur. The question arises if also pedestrians are able to influence the dynamic characteristics of the structure they are actually crossing. Observations during a mass event with several thousand persons crossing a 66 m long bridge indicate that the damping capacity of the coupled structure may have increased. In this paper a single beam experiment was operated. The basic idea is to use a known background excitation induced by a shaker. It can be seen that both natural frequency and damping ratio have been changed comparing with empty structure. The change with passive person is stronger that an active person. Meanwhile, the linear sweep method which was used in measurement provides a good result for the analysis of dynamic properties of a structure.

scholarly journals Study On The Vibration Amplitudes Of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers Using ABAQUS Software

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-45
Author(s):  
Mais Ghassoun ◽  
Ali Algharrash ◽  
Reem Alsehnawi
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Vibration Amplitude ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Response Amplitude ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Design Values

The Dynamic characteristics such as damping ratio and natural frequency are an important indicator for predicting the dynamic behavior of bridges, but it is customary during the design that the designer assess the dynamic properties of the dynamic analysis because it is very difficult to determine the damping of the origin before construction and damping is taken as a predetermined constant value independent of the response amplitude and frequency of the structure. In the dynamic analysis of constructions design some experimental research has been concerned with the determination of dynamic structural properties and their relationship with the response amplitude experimentally, but the changes in dynamic properties with vibration amplitude has never been taken During dynamic analysis, further analytical treatments and computer modeling were required to study different cases based on the experimental results available by simulating them with a computer model. Dynamic characteristics are very essential to accurately determine the dynamic response, and it is necessary to study the effect of changes of the actual dynamic characteristics of bridges, which were determined by measuring their vibration in the results of dynamic analysis and comparing them with results that do not take into account the changes of dynamic properties and with laboratory results in order to assess the role of. Dynamic analysis inputs in simulating vibrations by monitoring their responses. As a result, it was found that the dynamic properties are independent of the shape of the external exactions. Also, it was concluded that relationships express the change of dynamic properties in terms of vibration amplitudes. And Similar reliance of the dynamic characteristics to the vibration amplitude is confirmed for the pier model, where the increase of the amplitude of the acceleration is accompanied by a decrease in the natural frequency, and an increase in the damping ratio is obvious. Before choosing design values when considering the dynamic characteristics of a structure, we need to give unique concentration to the predictable vibration amplitudes. Dynamic characteristics changes during dynamic analysis should be considered to produce analytical results that simulate experimental results and are closer to reality.

Proposed evaluation methods for vibration serviceability of long span cable bridges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.-S. Hwang ◽  
M. T. Hwang ◽  
D. Y. Kim ◽  
K. J. Park
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Traffic ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Flexible Structures ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Monitoring Data ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Vibration Serviceability ◽  
Long Term Monitoring ◽  
Term Monitoring

<p>Vibration serviceability becomes more important considerations in design and maintenance, especially for slender and flexible structures such as long span cable bridges. In this study, various evaluation methods for vibration serviceability for long span cable bridges are proposed. These methods are based on short and long-term monitoring data such as accelerations and displacements of bridges. Proposed methods include (1) method of evaluating vibration amplitude based on Reiher-Meister curves, (2) method of evaluating variations in natural frequencies and damping ratio,</p><p>(3) method of weighted rms(root-mean-square) acceleration based on ISO 2631-1, and (4) probabilistic analysis using long-term monitoring data. These methods are applied to example cable bridge and cases of normal traffic, heavy traffic, windy condition and sudden abnormal vibration are considered. The results of this study are expected to be implemented to real bridge monitoring system for real-time and periodic evaluation of vibration serviceability.</p>

Dynamic Property Evaluation of a Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridge (Sutong Bridge) by a Bayesian Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 1940010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan-Chun Ni ◽  
Qi-Wei Zhang ◽  
Jian-Feng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Modal Identification ◽  
Modal Parameters ◽  
Modal Parameter ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridge ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Sutong Bridge

Modal identification aims at identifying the dynamic properties including natural frequency, damping ratio, and mode shape, which is an important step in further structural damage detection, finite element model updating, and condition assessment. This paper presents the work on the investigation of the dynamic characteristics of a long-span cable-stayed bridge-Sutong Bridge by a Bayesian modal identification method. Sutong Bridge is the second longest cable-stayed bridge in the world, situated on the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province, China, with a total length of 2 088[Formula: see text]m. A short-term nondestructive on-site vibration test was conducted to collect the structural response and determine the actual dynamic characteristics of the bridge before it was opened to traffic. Due to the limited number of sensors, multiple setups were designed to complete the whole measurement. Based on the data collected in the field tests, modal parameters were identified by a fast Bayesian FFT method. The first three modes in both vertical and transverse directions were identified and studied. In order to obtain modal parameter variation with temperature and vibration levels, long-term tests have also been performed in different seasons. The variation of natural frequency and damping ratios with temperature and vibration level were investigated. The future distribution of the modal parameters was also predicted using these data.

scholarly journals Dynamic Properties of Clean Sand Modified with Granulated Rubber

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dervis Volkan Okur ◽  
Seyfettin Umut Umu
Keyword(s):  
Shear Modulus ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Relative Size ◽  
Cyclic Behavior ◽  
Damping Capacity ◽  
Resonant Column ◽  
Strain Dependent

Waste automobile tires are used as additives or replacements instead of traditional materials in civil engineering works. In geotechnical engineering, tires are shredded to certain sizes and mixed with soil, especially used as backfill material behind retaining walls or fill material for roadway embankments. Compared to soil, rubber has high damping capacity and low shear modulus. Therefore, it requires the determination of the dynamic characteristics of rubber/soil mixtures. In this paper, the cyclic behavior of recycled tire rubber and clean sand was studied, considering the effects of the amount and particle size of the rubber and confining stresses. A total of 40 stress-controlled tests were performed on an integrated resonant column and dynamic torsional shear system. The effects of the relative size and proportion of the rubber on the dynamic characteristics of the mixtures are discussed. The dynamic properties, such as the maximum shear modulus, strain-dependent shear modulus, and damping ratio, are examined. For practical purposes, simple empirical relationships were formulated to estimate the maximum shear modulus and the damping ratio. The change in the shear modulus and damping ratio with respect to shear strain with 5% of rubber within the mixture was found to be close to the behavior of clean sand.

scholarly journals Effects of Tree Crown Structure on Dynamic Properties of Acer rubrum L. ‘Florida Flame’

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Miesbauer ◽  
Edward Gilman ◽  
Mihai Giurcanu
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Acer Rubrum ◽  
Tree Crown ◽  
Tree Form ◽  
Induced Stress ◽  
Crown Structure ◽  
Before And After ◽  
One Year

Knowledge of tree dynamic properties is important to improve one’s ability to assess tree risk. Pull-and-release tests were performed on 16 Acer rubrum L. ‘Florida Flame’ trees in summer and winter over a two-year period, and natural frequency and damping ratios were calculated. One year prior to testing, trees were designated as either excurrent or decurrent and pruned to impose that form. During summer tests, trees were pruned to maintain designated form, and tests were performed before and after pruning. Trees were then systematically dissected to measure morphological and allometric characteristics. Excurrent trees had a higher natural frequency than decurrent trees in summer and winter, and pruning in summer increased the frequency of excurrent trees more than decurrent trees. Tree form and pruning had little effect on damping ratio. Decurrent trees had a larger percent of their branch mass in the top half of the crown than excurrent trees, which would subject them to larger wind-induced stress on their trunks and increase the risk of failure.

Dynamic Characteristics of Structure With Bolted Joint Considering Some Factors

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shigeru Aoki
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Random Excitation ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Piping System ◽  
Bolted Joint ◽  
Earthquake Excitation ◽  
Applied Torque

Bolted joints are widely used for pressure vessels and piping system. Many studies on strength and stiffness of bolted joint are carried out. However, few studies on the dynamic characteristics of structure with bolted joint are carried out. The dynamic characteristics are important for design of structure subjected to earthquake excitations. In this paper, the effect of bolted joints on dynamic characteristics of structure is examined. First, the damping ratio and the natural frequency of specimens with some types of bolted joints are measured. Those are obtained for some factors, amplitude of excitation, applied torque. Obtained results are compared with those for the specimen without bolted joint. It is found that the damping ratio increases and the natural frequency becomes lower. Next, modeling of the bolted joint is presented. The bolted joint is modeled using additional mass, stiffness and damping elements. Finally, using model of bolted joint, response of the structure with bolted joint subjected to earthquake excitation is examined. Earthquake excitation is modeled as stationary random excitation. Mean square values of the response are obtained. Standard deviation of the acceleration response of the structure with bolted joint are lower than those without bolted joint.

Operational Modal Analysis of Broaching Machine

2012 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 170-175
Author(s):  
Lv Gao Lin ◽  
Shen Shun Ying ◽  
Shu Qiong Chen ◽  
Xiao Tian Lv
Keyword(s):  
Cutting Force ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Fundamental Frequency ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Modal Parameters ◽  
Modal Shape ◽  
Modal Damping Ratio ◽  
Modal Damping ◽  
Cutting Velocity

Modal parameters for LG51SH broaching machine from operational responses are studied to examine the dynamic properties of mechanical structure. The operational modal is analyzed using PolyMAX method with responsive data of key point in broaching machine, which is excited in practical broaching operation and tested by LMS SCADAIII-105 system. The identified steady state modal, representative modal shape, modal damping ratio and natural frequency in broaching are presented. The test and analysis result shows that there are natural frequency of 38Hz and 192Hz, which are close to multiple of the fundamental frequency of cutting force in broaching, 6Hz, therefore, reasonable cutting velocity should be adopted to void producing fundamental frequency of cutting force in broaching.

Study on Dynamic Characteristics and Dynamic Response of Woodworking Four-Side Planer

2011 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 1970-1976
Author(s):  
Shao Qun Zhang ◽  
Jun Hua ◽  
Wei Xu
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Dynamic Response ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Feed Rate ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Vibration Test ◽  
Vibration Magnitude ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Through woodworking four-side planer vibration test, this article studiesits dynamic characteristics and dynamic response to identify the vibration magnitudes law of each feed roll shafts of the four-side feed beam; then finds the natural frequency and damping ratio of the feed beam and lathe bed; obtains the mathematical model of feed roll shaft vibration magnitude changing with the feed rate U under different process thicknesses. The analysis of feeding quantity and the rationality of lathe bed from the perspective of vibration design supplies the designs and operation staff with reference data.

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