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Comparative study on modal identification of a 10 story RC structure using free, ambient and forced vibration data

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Abstract

In this study the modal parameters of a ten-story reinforced concrete (RC) building are estimated from recordings of free, ambient, and forced vibrations, using the eigensystem realization algorithm (ERA), the natural excitation technique combined with the eigensystem realization algorithm (NExT-ERA), and peak-picking method, respectively. The structure vibrated freely after it was hit the by a jack hammer used to demolish selected perimeter walls in the second story. The forced vibrations were induced using a portable eccentric mass shaker installed on the second story of the structure. The results obtained from the three methods indicate that the free vibration recordings can provide an accurate estimation of the modal parameters of the structure at lower identification order and with reduced computational cost compared to the NExT-ERA method applied on the ambient vibration recordings.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDynamics of Civil Structures - Proceedings of the 35th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2017
EditorsShamim Pakzad, Juan Caicedo
PublisherSpringer New York LLC
Pages267-276
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783319547763
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Event35th IMAC Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2017 - Garden Grove, United States
Duration: Jan 30 2016Feb 2 2016

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
Volume2 Part F2

Conference

Conference35th IMAC Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGarden Grove
Period01/30/1602/2/16

Keywords

  • Comparative study
  • Dynamic testing
  • Impulse response
  • RC structure
  • System identification

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