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The modelling and prediction of dynamic responses of slender continua deployed in tall structures under long period seismic excitations

Kaczmarczyk, S. (2017) The modelling and prediction of dynamic responses of slender continua deployed in tall structures under long period seismic excitations. Symposium presented to: Symposium on Mechanics of Slender Structures (MoSS) 2017, Merida, Spain, 14-15 December 2017.

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Abstract:
Tall buildings are susceptible to large sway motions when subjected to earthquake excitations. They are particularly affected by long period earthquake ground motions. These low frequency seismic waves resonate with the fundamental mode of the building structure which in turn causes resonance interactions with long slender continua such as lift suspension ropes, compensating ropes and overspeed governor ropes deployed in modular lift installations. Damage due to large resonance motions of suspension/ compensating ropes and cables during earthquake are one of the most common modes of failure in high-rise lift installations. In this paper an analytical model to predict the dynamic responses of suspension/ compensating/ governor rope system installed in tall buildings under seismic conditions is presented. The model is then used to predict the dynamic performance of the system under long period earthquake excitations. The predictions can then be used to develop suitable mitigating strategies and protective measures to minimize the earthquake damage.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Ground motion, long period seismic excitation, tall structure, long slender continua
Subjects:
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ1370 Elevators
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ170 Mechanics applied to machinery. Dynamics
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA349 Mechanics of engineering. Applied mechanics > TA355 Vibration
Creators:
Kaczmarczyk, S.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Engineering
Date:
14 December 2017
Date Type:
Publication
Event Title:
Symposium on Mechanics of Slender Structures (MoSS) 2017
Event Dates:
14-15 December 2017
Event Location:
Merida, Spain
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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