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“Improving FE models of a long-span flat concrete floor using frequency measurements”, Computers and Structures, Vol.80, pp.2145-2156.
Computers and Structures • 2002
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Authors
El-Dardiry, E., Wahyuni, E., Ji, T. and Ellis, B. R.
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Journal
Computers and Structures
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Volume
80
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Pages
2145-2156
publication.type
International
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Abstract
The objective of this study is to identify an appropriate FE model for determining the dynamic
characteristics of a long-span flat concrete floor. The Cardington concrete building was selected for the
study because it represents a popular form of concrete construction. The natural frequencies of the floors
were measured. Several FE models of the floor are considered and the models are refined based on the
comparison between numerical predictions and dynamic measurements. It is concluded that a floorcolumn
model provides the most appropriate representation of the actual structure.
characteristics of a long-span flat concrete floor. The Cardington concrete building was selected for the
study because it represents a popular form of concrete construction. The natural frequencies of the floors
were measured. Several FE models of the floor are considered and the models are refined based on the
comparison between numerical predictions and dynamic measurements. It is concluded that a floorcolumn
model provides the most appropriate representation of the actual structure.