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- Title
- Measurement of Structural Response Characteristics of Full-Scale Buildings: Selection of Structures.
- File
- PB91167239.pdf
- Author(s)
- Marshall, R. D.; Phan, L. T.; Celebi, M.
- Source
- February 1991, 26 p.
- Identifying Number(s)
- NISTIR-4511
- Abstract
- The report describes the selection of existing building structures for subsequent field measurements of low-level ambient vibrations. By comparing measurement results with previously recorded high-level responses, it is anticipated that guidance can be developed for improved measurement practice. The buildings selected for the effort represent a cross-section of contemporary structural systems and materials, foundation types, and a range of building heights and aspect ratios. Each building was subjected to strong shaking during the Loma Prieta Earthquake of October 17, 1989.
- Keywords
- Structural engineering; Measuring instruments; Structural vibration; Loma Prieta Earthquake; Seismic waves; Field tests; Dynamic response; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Measurement; Earthquakes; Dynamic structural analysis