Abstract
Modal parameters (e.g., natural frequencies and mode shapes) describe the dynamic characteristics of bridge structures and their experimental identification is an important part of bridge assessment. More traditional experimental methods require artificial excitation by large equipment, which affects the normal operation of the bridge. However, reliable estimates of modal parameters can be extracted from ambient vibration caused by wind, traffic, environmental loads, etc. In this paper, the dynamic behavior of a 12 span, 700m long, curved, segmental, elevated concrete viaduct, recently constructed in Auckland, New Zealand, is investigated using ambient vibration tests and numerical modeling. Twelve vibration modes have been identified in the frequency range 0-10 Hz using two complementary modal parameter identification techniques: the peak picking method and stochastic subspace identification. Modal parameters estimated from ambient response have been compared with those obtained from a three-dimensional finite element model and good agreement demonstrated.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | From Materials to Structures |
Subtitle of host publication | Advancement Through Innovation - Proceedings of the 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM 2012 |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 393-398 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780415633185 |
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Publication status | Published - 12 Aug 2013 |
Event | 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM 2012 - Sydney, NSW, Australia Duration: 11 Dec 2012 → 14 Dec 2012 |
Conference
Conference | 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM 2012 |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Sydney, NSW |
Period | 11/12/12 → 14/12/12 |