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Design Guide For Floor Vibrations: Arcelormittal Europe - Long Products Sections and Merchant Bars
Design Guide For Floor Vibrations: Arcelormittal Europe - Long Products Sections and Merchant Bars
1. Introduction 3
2. Definitions 7
4. Classification of Vibrations 15
Annex B Examples 43
References 52
Your partners 53
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1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
Floor structures are designed for ultimate limit The design guide comprehends simple
state and serviceability limit state criteria: methods, design tools and recommendations
for the acceptance of vibration of floors
Ultimate limit states are those
l which are caused by people during normal
related to strength and stability; use. The given design methods focus on
the prediction of vibration. Measurements
Serviceability limit states are mainly
l performed after erection may lead to
related to vibrations and hence are differences to the predicted values so that
governed by stiffness, masses, damping one cannot claim on the predicted result.
and the excitation mechanisms.
The design and assessment methods for floor
For slender floor structures, as made vibrations are related to human induced resonant
in steel or composite construction, vibrations, mainly caused by walking under
serviceability criteria govern the design. normal conditions. Machine induced vibrations or
vibrations due to traffic etc. are not covered by
Guidance is given for: this design guide.
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2. Definitions
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2. Definitions
The definitions given here are
consistent with the application
of this design guide.
Damping D Damping is the energy dissipation of a vibrating system. The total damping consists of
Modal mass Mmod = Each mode of a system with several degrees of freedom can be represented by a system with
generalised mass a single degree of freedom:
1 K mod
f =
2π M mod
Thus the modal mass can be interpreted to be the mass activated in a specific mode shape.
The determination of the modal mass is described in Chapter 3.
2. Definitions
Natural Frequency f = Every structure has its specific dynamic behaviour with regard to shape and duration T[s] of a
Eigenfrequency single oscillation. The frequency f is the reciprocal of the oscillation time T(f = 1/T).
The natural frequency is the frequency of a free oscillation without continuously being driven by
an exciter.
Each structure has as many natural frequencies and associated mode shapes as degrees of
freedom. They are commonly sorted by the amount of energy that is activated by the oscillation.
Therefore the first natural frequency is that on the lowest energy level and is thus the most likely
to be activated.
The equation for the natural frequency of a single degree of freedom system is:
1 K
f =
2π M
OS-RMS90 = RMS- value of the velocity for a significant step covering the intensity of 90% of people’s steps
walking normally
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3. Determination of
Floor Characteristics
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3. Determination of
Floor Characteristics
The determination of floor characteristics can For concrete, the dynamic modulus of
be performed by simple calculation methods, elasticity should be considered to be 10%
by Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or by testing. higher than the static modulus Ecm.
As the design guide is intended to be used
for the design of new buildings, testing For manual calculations, Annex A gives
procedures are excluded from further formulas for the determination of
explanations and reference is given to [1]. frequency and modal mass for isotropic
plates, orthotropic plates and beams.
Different finite element programs can perform
dynamic calculations and offer tools for Damping has a big influence on the vibration
the determination of natural frequencies. behaviour of a floor. Independent on the
The model mass is in many programs also method chosen to determine the natural
a result of the analysis of the frequency. frequency and modal mass the damping values
As it is specific for each software what elements for a vibrating system can be determined
can be used, how damping is considered and with the values given in Table 1. These values
how and which results are given by the different are considering the influence of structural
programs, only some general information is damping for different materials, damping due
given in this design guide concerning FEA. to furniture and damping due to finishes. The
system damping D is obtained by summing
If FEA is applied for the design of a floor with up the appropriate values for D1 to D3.
respect to the vibration behaviour, it should
be considered that the FE-model for this In the determination of the dynamic
purpose may differ significantly to that used for floor characteristics, a realistic fraction
ultimate limit state (ULS) design as only small of imposed load should be considered in
deflections are expected due to vibration. the mass of the floor (m, M). Experienced
A typical example is the different consideration values for residential and office buildings
of boundary conditions in vibration analysis. are 10% to 20% of the imposed load.
If compared to ULS design: a connection
which is assumed to be a hinged connection
in ULS may be rather assumed to provide full
moment connection in vibration analysis.
3. Determination of Floor Characteristics
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4. Classification
of Vibrations
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4. Classification
of Vibrations
The perception of vibrations by persons and It should be noted that the vibrations
the individual feeling of annoyance depends considered in this design guide are relevant
on several aspects. The most important are: for the comfort of the occupants only. They
are not relevant for the structural integrity.
The direction of the vibration,
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Table 2 Classification of floor response and recommendation for the application of classes
Upper Limit
Residential
Education
Industrial
Meeting
Health
Office
Sport
Retail
Hotel
Class
A 0.0 0.1
B 0.1 0.2
C 0.2 0.8
D 0.8 3.2
E 3.2 12.8
F 12.8 51.2
Recommended
Critical
Not recommended
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5. Design Procedure
and Diagrams
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5. Design Procedure
and Diagrams
C
Frequency of the floor [Hz]
C
Eigenfrequency of the floor [Hz]
C
Eigenfrequency of the floor [Hz]
C
Eigenfrequency of the floor [Hz]
E
F
C
Eigenfrequency of the floor [Hz]
A
B
C
Eigenfrequency of the floor [Hz]
E
F
C
Eigenfrequency of the floor [Hz]
C
Eigenfrequency of the floor [Hz]
B
C
Eigenfrequency of the floor [Hz]
B
Eigenfrequency of the floor (Hz)
D
E
F
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A.1 Natural Frequency
and Modal Mass for
Isotropic Plates
The following table gives formulas for the Support Conditions: Frequency; Modal Mass
determination of the first natural frequency
(acc. to [2]) and the modal mass of plates
for different support conditions.
α E t3
For the application of the given equations,
clamped hinged
f = ; M mod = β M
it is assumed that no lateral deflection l2 12 m (1 − υ 2 )
at any edges of the plate occurs.
9.00
2
8.00 αα ==11..57
57⋅((11++ λλ2 ) )
7.00
6.00
b α 5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
l 1.00
0.00
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
β λ Ratio λ = l/b
L/B
2 4
16.00 α
α==1
1..57
57 1
1++2 5λ
2..5 +5
λ2 + 14 λ
5..14 λ4
14.00
12.00
b α 10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
l
0.00
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
β λ Ratio λ
λ = l/b
L/B
2 4
α = 1.57 5.14 + 2.92 λ2 + 2.44 λ4
14.00
12.00
b α 10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
l 0.00
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
β λ Ratio λ = l/b
L/B
Annex A Formulas for Manual Calculation
b α 10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
l 0.00
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
β λ Ratio λ = l/b
L/B
2 4
16.00 α
α = 1.57 12.+442.+5 2λ.72+ λ52.14
+ 2λ.44 λ4
14.00
12.00
α
b 10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
l 0.00
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
Ratio λ =
Ratio = l/b
L/B
β λ
18.00
2
16.00 α
α== 11..57
57 55..14 13 λ
14 ++ 23..92 λ2 ++ 52..14 λ44
44 λ
14.00
12.00
α 10.00
b 8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
l 0.00
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
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A.2 Natural Frequency
and Modal Mass
for Beams
4 3 EI
f = M mod = 0.41 µ l
l π 0.37 µl 4
2 3 EI M mod = 0.45 µ l
f =
l π 0.2 µl 4
2 3 EI M mod = 0.5 µ l
f =
l π 0.49 µl 4
1 3 EI
f = M mod = 0.64 µ l
l 2π 0.24 µl 4
A.3 Natural Frequency Annex A Formulas for Manual Calculation
π EIy b 2 b 4 EIx Formulas for the approximation of the modal mass for orthotropic plates
f1 = 1 + 2 + are give in Annex A.6.
2 m l4 l l EIy
b
y
l
x
z
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A.4 Self Weight
Approach for
Natural Frequency
1 K
f =
2π M
Mg
K=
4δ
3
where:
g
= 9.81 is the gravity [m/s2] and
3
4 δ
is the average deflection [mm].
1 K 1 4g 18
f = = =
2π M 2π 3δ max δ max [mm]
where:
δmax is the maximum deflection due to
loading in reference to the mass m.
A.5 Dunkerley Annex A Formulas for Manual Calculation
Approach for
Natural Frequency
Initial System
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A.6 Approximation
of Modal Mass
The modal mass may be interpreted as the Figure 15 Application of load to obtain
fraction of the total mass of a floor that approximated load shape (example)
is activated when the floor oscillates in a
specific mode shape. Each mode shape has its
specific natural frequency and modal mass.
For the determination of the modal mass the Expected mode shape:
mode shape has to be determined and to
be normalised to the maximum deflection.
As the mode shape cannot be determined
by manual calculations, approximations
for the first mode are commonly used.
Application of loads:
As an alternative to manual calculations,
Finite Element Analysis is commonly used. If
the Finite Element software does not give
modal mass as result of modal analysis, the
mode shape may be approximated by the
application of loads driving the plate into
the expected mode shape, see Figure 15.
M mod = µ ∫ f 2 ( x, y ) dF M mod = ∑f
Nodes i
i
2
dM i
F
Where: Where:
Example 1
Plate simply supported along lx
all four edges, ly ~ lx ly
πx πy
f ( x, y ) = sin sin
ly
lx
f ( x, y ( max
= 1.0
Mass distribution
l
M
µ=
lx ly
Modal mass
l
M ly lx
2 π x π y
M mod = µ ∫ f ( x, y ) dF =
2
∫0∫0sin l x sin 2 dx dy
lx l y l
F y
M
=
4
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Example 2
Plate simply supported along all
lx
four edges, lx<<ly ly
lx 2 lx 2
lx lx πx πy
0≤
1. y≤ and ly − ≤ y ≤ l y : f ( x, y ) = sin sin
2 l
2 lx y
f ( x, y ) max = 1.0
lx l πx
2. ≤ y ≤ l y − x : f ( x, y ) = sin 1.0
2 2 lx
f ( x, y ) max = 1.0
Mass distribution
l
M
µ=
lx ly
Modal mass
l
∫f
2
M mod = µ ( x, y ) dF
F
M lx y= lx π x π y l y = l y− 2
lx
π x
= 2 ∫ ∫ 2
sin2 sin 2 dx dy + x
∫ ∫ 2 sin 2
l dx dy
lx ly l
lx
0 0 0 0
y x
M
= 2 − lx
4 ly
Annex A Formulas for Manual Calculation
ly
Example 3
lx
Plate spans uniaxial between beams,
plate and beams simply supported
δx πx δy πy
f ( x, y ) = sin + sin
l
δ lx δ y
f ( x, y ) max = 1.0
With
Mass distribution
l
M
µ=
lx l y
Modal mass
l
2
M lx l y δx π x δy π y
M mod = µ ∫
2
f ( x, y ) dF = ∫∫ sin + sin dx dy
lx l y l
F 0 0
δ lx δ y
δ 2 + δ y 2 8 δx δy
=M x 2 + 2
2δ π δ2
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Annex B Examples
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B.1 Filigree slab with ACB-composite
beams (office building)
B.1.1 Description
of the Floor
In the first worked example, a filigree slab
with false-floor in an open plan office is
checked for footfall induced vibrations.
31.4
Figure 18 Floor plan
1.0 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 1.0
1.0
1.0
16.8
15.8
16.8
23.0
1.0
39.8
4.2
1.0
x
1.0
1.0 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 1.0 8.4
[m]
Annex B Examples
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For the main beams (span of 16.8 m)
ACB/HEM400/HEB400 profiles in steel
76.95
HE400B
S460 have been used, see Figure 19.
287.95
The main beams with the shorter span
of 4.2 m are ACB/HEM360 in S460.
592
422
The cross beams which are spanning in
.
global x-direction may be neglected for the
304.05
further calculations, as they do not contribute
to the load transfer of the structure.
93.05 HE400M
[mm]
Steel S460:
l Es = 210000 N/mm², fy = 460 N/mm²
Concrete C25/30:
l Ecm = 31000 N/mm², fck = 25 N/mm²
As stated in Chapter 3, the nominal
elastic modulus of the concrete will be
Figure 20 Expected mode
increased for the dynamic calculations:
shape of the considered
part of the floor
corresponding to the
E c ,dyn = 1.1 E cm = 34100 N/mm² first Eigenfrequency
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Section properties Loads
Slab Slab
The relevant section properties of Self weight (includes 1.0 kN/m²
l
l0 l0
beff = beff ,1 + beff , 2 = +
8 8
Main beam
0.7 × 16.8 Self weight (includes 2.00 kN/m for ACB):
= 2× = 2.94 m
l
8
4.2 2
g beam = 5.0 × × 2 + 2.0 = 23.00 kN m
The relevant section properties of 2
the main beam for serviceability
limit state (no cracking) are:
Live load:
l
With
18
f1 = = 7. 0 Hz
6.6
Modal Mass
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B.2 Three storey
office building
B.2.2 Description
of the Floor
The floor of this office building, Figure 21,
spans 15 m from edge beam to edge beam.
In the regular area these secondary floor
beams are IPE600 sections, spaced in
2.5 m. Primary edge beams, which span
7.5 m from column to column, consist
also of IPE600 sections, see Figure 22.
IPE600
IPE600
IPE600
IPE600
IPE600
IPE600
IPE600
IPE600
IPE600
7.5
Steel S235:
l Es = 210000 N/mm², fy = 235 N/mm²
Concrete C25/30:
l Ecm = 31000 N/mm², fck = 25 N/mm²
Figure 23 Floor set up
For dynamic calculations (vibration analysis) the with COFRASTRA 70
elastic modulus will be increased according to
Chapter 3:
Composite beam
(beff = 2,5 m; E = 210000 N/mm²)
A = 468 cm²
I = 270089 cm4
Loads
Slab
Self weight:
g = 3.5 kN/m²
g = 0.5 kN/m²
g + g = 4.0 kN/m² (permanent load)
Life load
q = 3.0 x 0.1 = 0.3 kN/m²
(10% of full live load)
Composite beam
Self weight:
g = (3.5+0.5) x 2.5 + 1.22 = 11.22 kN/m
Life load:
q = 0.3 x 2.5 = 0.75 kN/m
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B.2.3 Determination of
dynamic floor characteristics
Supporting conditions
Eigenfrequency
2 3 EI 2 3 × 210000 × 10 6 × 270089 × 10 −8
f = = = 4.8 Hz
π 0.49 µl 4 π 0.49 × 1220 × 15 4
Application of the equation for
l
π EI y b 2 b 4 EI x
f1 = 1 + 2 +
2 m l4 l l EI y
B.2.4 Assessment
5 × 11.97 × 15000 4
δ beam = = 13.9mm
384 × 210000 × 270089 × 10 4
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⇒ f1 = = 4.8 Hz
14.2
Modal Mass
D = D1 + D2 + D3 = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 %
With
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References
[1] European Commission – Technical Steel Research: “Generalisation of criteria for floor
vibrations for industrial, office, residential and public building and gymnastic halls”, RFCS
Report EUR 21972 EN, ISBN 92-79-01705-5, 2006, http://europa.eu.int
[2] Hugo Bachmann, Walter Ammann: “Vibration of Structures induced by Man and Machines”
IABSE-AIPC-IVBH, Zürich 1987, ISBN 3-85748-052-X
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