Racic, V., Pavic, A. and Brownjohn, J.M.W. (2013) Modern facilities for experimental measurement of dynamic loads induced by humans: a literature review. Shock and Vibration, 20 (1). pp. 53-67.
Abstract
This paper provides a critical overview of available technology and facilities for determining human-induced dynamic forces of civil engineering structures, such as due to walking, running, jumping and bouncing. In addition to traditional equipment for direct force measurements comprising force plate(s), foot pressure insoles and instrumented treadmills, the review also investigates possibility of using optical motion tracking systems (marker-based and marker-free optoelectronic technology) and non-optical motion tracking systems (inertial sensors) to reproduce contact forces between humans and structures based on body kinematics data and known body mass distribution. Although significant technological advancements have been made in the last decade, the literature survey showed that the state-of-the-art force measurements are often limited to individuals in artificial laboratory environments. Experimental identification of seriously needed group- and crowd-induced force data recorded on as-built structures, such as footbridges, grandstands and floors, still remains a challenge due to the complexity of human actions and the lack of adequate equipment.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2013. IOS Press . This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Shock and Vibration. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Civil and Structural Engineering (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2014 11:20 |
Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2023 21:40 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/SAV-2012-0727 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IOS Press |
Identification Number: | 10.3233/SAV-2012-0727 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:79218 |