Vibration Problems in Structures Practical Guidelines
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Birkhäuser
1995, 1995
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1995 |
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Table of Contents:
- A.4.1 Fourier analysis of the forcing function
- A.4.2 How the Fourier decomposition works
- A.4.3 The Fourier Transform
- A.5 Tuning of a structure
- A.6 Impedance
- A.7 Vibration Isolation (Transmissibility)
- A.8 Continuous systems and their equivalent SDOF systems
- B Decibel Scales
- B.1 Sound pressure level
- B.2 Weighting of the sound pressure level
- C Damping
- C.1 Introduction
- C.2 Damping Quantities (Definitions, Interpretations)
- C.3 Measurement of damping properties of structures
- C.3.1 Decay curve method
- C.3.2 Bandwidth method
- C.3.3 Conclusions
- C.4 Damping mechanisms in reinforced concrete
- C.5 Overall damping of a structure
- C.5.1 Damping of the bare structure
- C.5.2 Damping by non-structural elements
- C.5.3 Damping by energy radiation to the soil
- C.5.4 Overall damping
- D Tuned vibration absorbers
- D.1 Definition
- D.2 Modelling and differential equations of motion
- D.3 Optimum tuning and optimum damping of the absorber
- H.2 Vibrations in along-wind direction induced by gusts
- H.2.1 Spectral methods
- a) Mechanical amplification function
- b) Spectral density of the system response
- H.2.2 Static equivalent force method based on stochastic loading
- H.2.3 Static equivalent force method based on deterministic loading
- H.2.4 Remedial measures
- H.3 Vibrations in along-wind direction induced by buffeting
- H.4 Vibrations in across-wind direction induced by vortex-shedding
- H.4.1 Single structures
- H.4.2 Several structures one behind another
- H.4.3 Conical structures
- H.4.4 Vibrations of shells
- H.5 Vibrations in across-wind direction: Galloping
- H.6 Vibrations in across-wind direction: flutter
- H.7 Damping of high and slenderRC structures subjected to wind
- I Human response to vibrations
- I.1 Introduction
- I.2 Codes of practice
- I.2.1 ISO 2631
- I.2.2 DIN 4150/2
- J Building response to vibrations
- J.1 General
- J.2 Examples of recommended limit values
- References to the Appendices
- List of Codes and Standards
- 1 Vibrations induced by people
- 1.1 Pedestrian bridges
- 1.2 Floors with walking people
- 1.3 Floors for sport or dance activities
- 1.4 Floors with fixed seating and spectator galleries
- 1.5 High-diving platforms
- References to Chapter 1
- 2 Machinery-induced vibrations
- 2.1 Machine foundations and supports
- 2.2 Bell towers
- 2.3 Structure-borne sound
- 2.4 Ground-transmitted vibrations
- References to Chapter 2
- 3 Wind-induced vibrations
- 3.1 Buildings
- 3.2 Towers
- 3.3 Chimneys and Masts
- 3.4 Guyed Masts
- 3.5 Pylons
- 3.6 Suspension and Cable-Stayed Bridges
- 3.7 Cantilevered Roofs
- References to Chapter 3
- 4 Vibrations induced by traffic and construction activity
- 4.1 Roads
- 4.2 Railways
- 4.3 Bridges
- 4.4 Construction Work
- References to Chapter 4
- A Basic vibration theory and its application to beams and plates
- A.1 Free vibration
- A.2 Forced vibration
- A.3 Harmonic excitation
- A.4 Periodic excitation
- D.4 Practical hints
- E Wave Propagation
- E.1 Introduction
- E.2 Wave types and propagation velocities
- E.3 Attenuation laws
- F Behaviour of concrete and steel under dynamic actions
- F.1 Introduction
- F.2 Behaviour of concrete
- F.2.1 Modulus of elasticity
- F.2.2 Compressive strength
- F.2.3 Ultimate strain in compression
- F.2.4 Tensile strength
- F.2.5 Ultimate strain in tension
- F.2.6 Bond between reinforcing steel and concrete
- F.3 Behaviour of reinforcing steel
- F.3.1 Modulus of Elasticity
- F.3.2 Strength in Tension
- F.3.3 Strain in tension
- G Dynamic forces from rhythmical human body motions
- G.1 Rhythmical human body motions
- G.2 Representative types of activity
- G.3 Normalised dynamic forces
- H Dynamic effects from wind
- H.1 Basic theory
- H.l.1 Wind speed and pressure
- H.l.2 Statistical characteristics
- a) Gust spectrum
- b) Aerodynamic admittance function
- c) Spectral density of the wind force
- H.1.3 Dynamic effects