Moving Loads: Dynamic Analysis and Identification Techniques

Moving load problems occur in a wide variety of applications and as lightweight and high-strength materials continue to be popular, it is expected that vibration and instability problems caused by this structural loading will remain significant. This volume begins with detailed descriptions of the dynamic behavior of continuous beam, beam-slab type bridge decks, and multi-box spline bridge decks, under the passage of moving loads. It then addresses moving load identification problems with simple methods for universal ... Read More

Moving load problems occur in a wide variety of applications and as lightweight and high-strength materials continue to be popular, it is expected that vibration and instability problems caused by this structural loading will remain significant. This volume begins with detailed descriptions of the dynamic behavior of continuous beam, beam-slab type bridge decks, and multi-box spline bridge decks, under the passage of moving loads. It then addresses moving load identification problems with simple methods for universal application and with specialized techniques. A final chapter treats practical problems associated with moving load identification techniques. Read Less