This paper aims to investigate the seismic motion characteristics of bedrock and overburden layer slope with the prototype model taken from slopes in the Zheduo Mountain in Northwest Plateau of Sichuan Province,China....This paper aims to investigate the seismic motion characteristics of bedrock and overburden layer slope with the prototype model taken from slopes in the Zheduo Mountain in Northwest Plateau of Sichuan Province,China.Based on dimensional analysis and similarity principle,two model tests with different slope angles were carried out.A transfer function analysis method was proposed to interpret the results from shaking table tests.After eliminating trend terms and signal filtering,the time-domain acceleration was transformed into frequency domain.Then the transfer function was calculated by an average periodic chart.The variation of transfer function from different positions was analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient,and the least square iteration method was used for modal analysis.The effect of seismic intensity on the dynamic response was highlighted.It is found that the transfer function obviously changes when the slopes are destroyed.Results from modal analysis show that the natural frequency decreases with the increase of the excitation intensity,and the damping ratio increases due to slope damage.展开更多
In order to decrease the impact on shooting accuracy caused by human factors in the machine gun type approval testing,a new type testing gun mount system was developed to replace gunner to conduct the automatic shooti...In order to decrease the impact on shooting accuracy caused by human factors in the machine gun type approval testing,a new type testing gun mount system was developed to replace gunner to conduct the automatic shooting.The finite element model was first established and then the natural characteristics of the system were obtained by calculation.On basis of calculation results,the modal testing system was set up and the experimental points,including the exciting points and the measure points were determined.Finally,modal experiment of the system was carried out and the experimental modal parameters were obtained.The simulation and experiment results indicate that the dynamic characteristics of the system have a rational matching with the shooting frequency and the finite element model were well demonstrated.The study provides a new way for shooting accuracy test in type approval testing of firearms and possesses reference value for dynamic modification and optimization design.展开更多
In this review article,the past investigations carried out on heritage structures using Ambient Vibration Test(AVT)and Operational Modal Analysis(OMA)for system identification(determination of dynamic properties like ...In this review article,the past investigations carried out on heritage structures using Ambient Vibration Test(AVT)and Operational Modal Analysis(OMA)for system identification(determination of dynamic properties like frequency,mode shape and damping ratios)and associated applications are summarized.A total of 68 major research studies on heritage structures around the world that are available in literature are surveyed for this purpose.At first,field investigations carried out on heritage structures prior to conducting AVT are explained in detail.Next,specifications of accelerometers,location of accelerometers and optimization of accelerometer networks have been elaborated with respect to the geometry of the heritage structures.In addition to this,ambient vibration loads and data acquisition procedures are also discussed.Further,the state of art of performing OMA techniques for heritage structures is explained briefly.Furthermore,various applications of system identification for heritage structures are documented.Finally,conclusions are made towards errorless system identification of heritage structures through AVT and OMA.展开更多
Slender structures often lead to vibration discomfort for occupants when exposed to wind forces.This study proposes an innovative method for assessing comfort against wind-induced vibrations for slender structures tha...Slender structures often lead to vibration discomfort for occupants when exposed to wind forces.This study proposes an innovative method for assessing comfort against wind-induced vibrations for slender structures that combines field monitoring,numerical simulations,codal provisions,and Chang's comfort chart.The method utilizes ambient vibration tests(AVT)and operational modal analysis(OMA)to create a reliable finite element(FE)model for the structure.It involves analyzing the time history and calculating the peak acceleration values at various points within the structure using synthetic ambient wind forces derived from superposing waves.The comfort assessment compares peak acceleration values estimated from time history analysis against those provided in Chang's chart for different comfort levels.The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated through a case study on a tall,slender reinforced concrete(RC)staircase structure,confirming its suitability for practical applications.展开更多
An ambient vibration test on a concrete bridge constructed in 1971 and calibration of its finite element model are presented.The bridge is characterized by a system of post-tensioned and simply supported beams.The dyn...An ambient vibration test on a concrete bridge constructed in 1971 and calibration of its finite element model are presented.The bridge is characterized by a system of post-tensioned and simply supported beams.The dynamic characteristics of the bridge,i.e.natural frequencies,mode shapes and damping ratios were computed from the ambient vibration tests by using the Eigensystem Realization Algorithm(ERA).Then,these characteristics were used to update the finite element model of the bridge by formulating an optimization problem and then using Genetic Algorithms(GA)to solve it.From the results of the ambient vibration test of this type of bridge,it is concluded that two-dimensional mode shapes exist:in the longitudinal and transverse;and these experimentally obtained dynamic characteristics were also achieved in the analytical model through updating.The application of GAs as optimization techniques showed great versatility to optimize any number and type of variables in the model.展开更多
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52078426)National Key Research and Development Plan(Grant No.2018YFE0207100)Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Support Project(Grant No.2020YJ0253,c)。
文摘This paper aims to investigate the seismic motion characteristics of bedrock and overburden layer slope with the prototype model taken from slopes in the Zheduo Mountain in Northwest Plateau of Sichuan Province,China.Based on dimensional analysis and similarity principle,two model tests with different slope angles were carried out.A transfer function analysis method was proposed to interpret the results from shaking table tests.After eliminating trend terms and signal filtering,the time-domain acceleration was transformed into frequency domain.Then the transfer function was calculated by an average periodic chart.The variation of transfer function from different positions was analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient,and the least square iteration method was used for modal analysis.The effect of seismic intensity on the dynamic response was highlighted.It is found that the transfer function obviously changes when the slopes are destroyed.Results from modal analysis show that the natural frequency decreases with the increase of the excitation intensity,and the damping ratio increases due to slope damage.
文摘In order to decrease the impact on shooting accuracy caused by human factors in the machine gun type approval testing,a new type testing gun mount system was developed to replace gunner to conduct the automatic shooting.The finite element model was first established and then the natural characteristics of the system were obtained by calculation.On basis of calculation results,the modal testing system was set up and the experimental points,including the exciting points and the measure points were determined.Finally,modal experiment of the system was carried out and the experimental modal parameters were obtained.The simulation and experiment results indicate that the dynamic characteristics of the system have a rational matching with the shooting frequency and the finite element model were well demonstrated.The study provides a new way for shooting accuracy test in type approval testing of firearms and possesses reference value for dynamic modification and optimization design.
文摘In this review article,the past investigations carried out on heritage structures using Ambient Vibration Test(AVT)and Operational Modal Analysis(OMA)for system identification(determination of dynamic properties like frequency,mode shape and damping ratios)and associated applications are summarized.A total of 68 major research studies on heritage structures around the world that are available in literature are surveyed for this purpose.At first,field investigations carried out on heritage structures prior to conducting AVT are explained in detail.Next,specifications of accelerometers,location of accelerometers and optimization of accelerometer networks have been elaborated with respect to the geometry of the heritage structures.In addition to this,ambient vibration loads and data acquisition procedures are also discussed.Further,the state of art of performing OMA techniques for heritage structures is explained briefly.Furthermore,various applications of system identification for heritage structures are documented.Finally,conclusions are made towards errorless system identification of heritage structures through AVT and OMA.
基金the National Institute of Technology Puducherry,Karaikal,India,which is being supervised by the corresponding authorThe first author is also working as a Technical Assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Puducherry.The authors are thankful to the National Institute of Technology Puducherry for providing the experimental and computational facilities.
文摘Slender structures often lead to vibration discomfort for occupants when exposed to wind forces.This study proposes an innovative method for assessing comfort against wind-induced vibrations for slender structures that combines field monitoring,numerical simulations,codal provisions,and Chang's comfort chart.The method utilizes ambient vibration tests(AVT)and operational modal analysis(OMA)to create a reliable finite element(FE)model for the structure.It involves analyzing the time history and calculating the peak acceleration values at various points within the structure using synthetic ambient wind forces derived from superposing waves.The comfort assessment compares peak acceleration values estimated from time history analysis against those provided in Chang's chart for different comfort levels.The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated through a case study on a tall,slender reinforced concrete(RC)staircase structure,confirming its suitability for practical applications.
文摘An ambient vibration test on a concrete bridge constructed in 1971 and calibration of its finite element model are presented.The bridge is characterized by a system of post-tensioned and simply supported beams.The dynamic characteristics of the bridge,i.e.natural frequencies,mode shapes and damping ratios were computed from the ambient vibration tests by using the Eigensystem Realization Algorithm(ERA).Then,these characteristics were used to update the finite element model of the bridge by formulating an optimization problem and then using Genetic Algorithms(GA)to solve it.From the results of the ambient vibration test of this type of bridge,it is concluded that two-dimensional mode shapes exist:in the longitudinal and transverse;and these experimentally obtained dynamic characteristics were also achieved in the analytical model through updating.The application of GAs as optimization techniques showed great versatility to optimize any number and type of variables in the model.
