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FLOOR VIBRATIONS AISC/CISC Design Guide 11
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS and
AND MORE SJI Technical Digest 5 2nd Ed.
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Thomas M. Murray, Ph.D., P.E. FloorVibe v2.20
Emeritus Professor Software for Analyzing
Floors for Vibrations Criteria Based
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia on AISC/CISC Design Guide 11
SJI Technical Digest 5
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Footstep = (
= ∑ αi P cos 2π i f step t ) Why do some walkers cause more floor
motion then other walkers?
1st Harmonic f 1 = 1 • f step
α1P
2nd Harmonic
α2 P
f 2 = 2 • f step
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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25
Frequently Asked Question Rhythmic Activities DG11 TD5
10 Outdoor Footbridges Use the
0.25
0.05 _ ___ _
1 3 4 5 8 10 25 40
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Frequency (Hz)
DG11 and TD5 Walking Criterion DG11 and TD5 Walking Criterion
ap = peak acceleration ap Po exp(−0.35 f n) ao
= ≤
ao = acceleration limit g βW g
Predicted ≤ Tolerance
g = acceleration of gravity
fn = fundamental frequency of a beam or joist panel, or a
combined panel, as applicable
ap Po exp(−0.35 f n) ao
= ≤ Po = a constant force equal to 65 lb for floors and 92 lb for
g βW g footbridges
β = modal damping ratio (0.01 to 0.05)
W = effective weight supported by the beam or joist panel,
girder panel, or combined panel, as applicable
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DG11 and TD5 Walking Criterion DG11 and TD5 Walking Criterion
• Tolerance Acceleration Limits Updated • Improved Approach for Estimating
Modal Damping
Tolerance
Occupancy Acceleration Limit Structural System 1%
ao/g x 100%
Ceiling and Ductwork 1%
Offices, Residences 0.5% – 0.55%
Assembly Areas, Electronic Office Fit-out 0.5%
0.5% – 0.55%
Churches, Schools Paper Office Fit-out 1%
Shopping Malls 1.5% Churches, Schools, Malls 0%
Indoor Footbridges 1.5%
Outdoor Footbridges 5.0%
Dry Wall Partitions in Bay 3% to 5%
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fn > 3 Hz
A A
D D
B C B C
A A
D D
B C B C
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How do I modify a design that does not satisfy How do I modify a design that does not satisfy
the criterion? the criterion?
Increase stiffness of the element with the
lower frequency to improve performance.
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3.50”
2.00”
Improved Design
W18 × 35
Lj = 45´
W18 × 35
W14 × 22
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Long Span (> 25 ft)eck Floors Long Span (> 25 ft)eck Floors
Long Span (> 25 ft)eck Floors Long Span (> 25 ft)eck Floors
• If the deck is supported by beams, it will • Low Frequency Floor: Provisions in DG11 or
probably be a low frequency floor (fn < 9-10 Hz) TD5 can be used.
and provisions in DG11 or TD5 can be used. • Analyze assuming 1 ft width of slab is
• If the deck is supported by walls, it will equivalent to a beam.
probably be a high frequency floor (fn > 9-10
1 ft
Hz) and further analysis will not be necessary.
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You!!