PROBABILISTIC DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF BEAMS AND FRAMES

This paper presents a method for evaluating the probabilistic dynamic response (distribution of natural frequencies and amplitudes) of reinforced concrete beams and frames. It considers the statistical variation of material properties, geometric parameters, and exciting force. The basic dependent variables that are considered probabilistic are individual geometric parameters, the area of reinforcement and strengths of materials. The dependent variables that are of statistical nature are dynamic modulus of elasticity of concrete, moments of inertia, and areas. The Monte Carlo simulation is used to generate the distribution of the dependent variables from that of the independent parameters. Examples covering a wide range of geometric and load parameters are considered for both beams and frames. Distribution of natural frequencies and response amplitudes are calcualted by a specially developed computer program. The results are then reviewed from the practical point of view.

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• Authors:
  • Ellyin, F
  • Chandrasekhar, P
• Publication Date: 1977-6

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 411-421
• Serial:
  • Journal of Engineering Mechanics
  • Volume: 103
  • Issue Number: EM3
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9399
  • EISSN: 1943-7889
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jenmdt

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Amplitude (Physics); Beams; Dynamic loads; Excitation; Force; Frames; Modulus of elasticity; Moments of inertia; Monte Carlo method; Natural frequency; Probability theory; Reinforced concrete; Simulation; Standard deviation; Statistical analysis; Strength of materials
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic response; Reinforced concrete beams
• Old TRIS Terms: Moment of inertia
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Data and Information Technology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00164058
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 12984
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 9 1977 12:00AM