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Topics on the Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 1

Proceedings of the 30th IMAC, A Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2012

  • This the first proceedings volume of six from the 30th IMAC on Structural Dynamics, 2012
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Table of contents (44 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Damping Effect of Humans

    • Lars Pedersen
    Pages 1-6
  3. Experimental and Numerical Studies of the People Effects on a Structure Modal Parameters

    • Anna Cappellini, Stefano Manzoni, Marcello Vanali
    Pages 17-25
  4. A Refined Model for Human Induced Loads on Stairs

    • Michael Kasperski, Benjamin Czwikla
    Pages 27-39
  5. Comparative Evaluation of Current Pedestrian Traffic Models on Structures

    • Erfan Shahabpoor, Aleksandar Pavic
    Pages 41-52
  6. Sensitivity of Footbridge Response to Load Modeling

    • Lars Pedersen, Christian Frier
    Pages 53-59
  7. Crowd-Induced Vibrations of a Steel Footbridge in Reykjavík

    • E. T. Ingólfsson, G. V. Gudmundsson, S. Živanović, A. Pavic
    Pages 61-72
  8. Random Model of Vertical Walking Force Signals

    • Vitomir Racic, James M. W. Brownjohn, Aleksandar Pavic
    Pages 73-84
  9. Towards Modelling In-Service Pedestrian Loading of Floor Structures

    • S. Živanović, A. Pavic, V. Racic
    Pages 85-94
  10. Discomfort Evaluation on Lively Footbridges with Soft-Rubber Pavement

    • M. Istrate, N. Ibán, A. Vasallo, A. Lorenzana, I. M. Diaz
    Pages 95-103
  11. The Valle Castellana Twin-Arch Bridge: Dynamical Tests, Identification, Seismic Performances

    • R. Alaggio, F. Benedettini, M. Dilena, A. Morassi
    Pages 127-137
  12. Directionality in the Transverse Response of Skewed Multi-Span Bridges with Integral Abutments

    • Seku Catacoli, Carlos E. Ventura, Steve McDonald
    Pages 139-143
  13. Dynamic Testing of a Truss Bridge Using a Vibroseis Truck

    • Eric V. Fernstrom, Tim R. Wank, Kirk A. Grimmelsman
    Pages 155-163
  14. Modal Identification of a Cable-Stayed Bridge by Means of Truck Induced Vibrations

    • Tommaso Argentini, Marco Belloli, Lorenzo Rosa, Edoardo Sabbioni, Alberto Zasso, Marco Villani
    Pages 165-172
  15. Experimental Modal Test of Civil Concrete Bridges

    • Alireza Gharighoran, Reza Nematollahi, Ghader Bagheri
    Pages 173-187

About this book

Topics on the Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 1, Proceedings of the 30th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2012, the first volume of six from the Conference, brings together 45 contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on:

Human Induced Vibrations
Bridge Dynamics
Operational Modal Analysis
Experimental Techniques and Modeling for Civil Structures
System Identification for Civil Structures
Method and Technologies for Bridge Monitoring
Damage Detection for Civil Structures
Structural Modeling
Vibration Control Method and Approaches for Civil Structures
Modal Testing of Civil Structures

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA

    J.M. Caicedo

  • University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

    F.N. Catbas

  • Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

    A. Cunha

  • University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

    V. Racic, P. Reynolds

  • Bucknell University, Lewisburg, USA

    K. Salyards

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Topics on the Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 1

  • Book Subtitle: Proceedings of the 30th IMAC, A Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2012

  • Editors: J.M. Caicedo, F.N. Catbas, A. Cunha, V. Racic, P. Reynolds, K. Salyards

  • Series Title: Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2413-0

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Society for Experimental Mechanics, Inc. 2012

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-2412-3Published: 06 April 2012

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4899-8733-4Published: 08 May 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-2413-0Published: 05 April 2012

  • Series ISSN: 2191-5644

  • Series E-ISSN: 2191-5652

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 449

  • Topics: Solid Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design

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Softcover Book USD 219.99
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Hardcover Book USD 219.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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