scholarly journals Modelling of Joint Crowd-Structure System Using Equivalent Reduced-DOF System

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jackie Sim ◽  
Anthony Blakeborough ◽  
Martin Williams
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Full Model ◽  
Single Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Structure System ◽  
Sdof System ◽  
Modal Properties ◽  
Equivalent Systems ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

For human assembly structures in which the mass of the crowd is significant compared to that of the structure, it is necessary to model the passive crowd as a dynamic system added to the main structural system. Earlier work by the authors has analysed the frequency response of a joint crowd-structure system in which the structure is treated as a single degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system and the seated and standing crowds are each modelled as a two degree-of-freedom (2DOF) system. It was found that the occupied structure has dynamic properties different to the empty structure. This paper investigates representing the joint crowd-structure system as an equivalent reduced-DOF system that would have the advantage of simplifying the analysis. The modal properties of the equivalent reduced-DOF system, if known, can give a useful indication of how the passive crowd affects the modal properties of the occupied structure. Two equivalent reduced-DOF systems are investigated – SDOF and 3DOF systems. The errors between the responses of the equivalent systems and the full model are calculated and presented in the paper. The results show that the full model exhibits the behaviour of a SDOF system for structures with natural frequencies less than 4 Hz (when empty), whereas for structures with natural frequencies above 4 Hz the equivalent 3DOF system gives a better fit to the full model.

A Comparison of the Effects of Nonlinear Damping on the Free Vibration of a Single-Degree-of-Freedom System

2012 ◽  
Vol 134 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Tang ◽  
M. J. Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibration ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Nonlinear Damping ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Damping Force ◽  
Single Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Sdof System ◽  
Single Degree ◽  
Dependent Term ◽  
Quadratic Damping

This article concerns the free vibration of a single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system with three types of nonlinear damping. One system considered is where the spring and the damper are connected to the mass so that they are orthogonal, and the vibration is in the direction of the spring. It is shown that, provided the displacement is small, this system behaves in a similar way to the conventional SDOF system with cubic damping, in which the spring and the damper are connected so they act in the same direction. For completeness, these systems are compared with a conventional SDOF system with quadratic damping. By transforming all the equations of motion of the systems so that the damping force is proportional to the product of a displacement dependent term and velocity, then all the systems can be directly compared. It is seen that the system with cubic damping is worse than that with quadratic damping for the attenuation of free vibration.

On the Natural Modes and Their Stability in Nonlinear Two-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

1959 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 377-385
Author(s):  
R. M. Rosenberg ◽  
C. P. Atkinson
Keyword(s):  
Free Vibrations ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Single Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Single Degree ◽  
Natural Modes ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Stability Chart ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

Abstract The natural modes of free vibrations of a symmetrical two-degree-of-freedom system are analyzed theoretically and experimentally. This system has two natural modes, one in-phase and the other out-of-phase. In contradistinction to the comparable single-degree-of-freedom system where the free vibrations are always orbitally stable, the natural modes of the symmetrical two-degree-of-freedom system are frequently unstable. The stability properties depend on two parameters and are easily deduced from a stability chart. For sufficiently small amplitudes both modes are, in general, stable. When the coupling spring is linear, both modes are always stable at all amplitudes. For other conditions, either mode may become unstable at certain amplitudes. In particular, if there is a single value of frequency and amplitude at which the system can vibrate in either mode, the out-of-phase mode experiences a change of stability. The experimental investigation has generally confirmed the theoretical predictions.

A Probabilistic Analysis of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Blade Vibration

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenan Y. Sanliturk ◽  
Mehmet Imregun ◽  
David J. Ewins
Keyword(s):  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Probabilistic Approach ◽  
Substantial Reduction ◽  
Forced Response ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Cumulative Probability ◽  
Blade Vibration ◽  
Single Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Single Degree ◽  
Stiffness And Damping

The effects of random stiffness and damping variations on damped natural frequencies and response levels of turbomachinery blades are investigated by employing probabilistic approach using a single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) model. An important feature of this study is the determination of the cumulative probability distributions for damped natural frequencies and receptance frequency response functions without having to compute their probability density distributions since it is shown that those of stiffness and damping can be used directly. The advantage of this approach is not only in the simplicity of problem formulation but also in the substantial reduction of computational requirements. Furthermore, results suggest that both stiffness and damping properties should be considered as random parameters in statistical analyses of forced response.

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