Influence of inter-panel connections on vibration response of CLT floors due to pedestrian-induced loading

Milojević, Marija; Racić, Vitomir; Marjanović, Miroslav; Nefovska-Danilović, Marija

doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.115432

Cited by 11 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 26 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Consequently, the resulting elastic strip properties were E eq = 2.96 MPa and G eq = 10 MPa. For more information about the connection modelling and their influence on the vibration levels of CLT floors, a reader is directed to the recent publication by Milojevic et al [16].…”

Section: Numerical Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, neither of them takes into account the inter-panel connections in vibration serviceability assessment. A multi-panel floor is treated either as a monolith slab or without any inter-panel connections, leading to an error in estimating both floor's modal properties and vibration response [16]. This paper presents a numerical study on the influence of the connections and panel orientation on vibration modes of a complex-shape CLT floor and its response induced by a single pedestrian walking.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…as if composed of a single panel, for comparison. As different connection types yield similar modal properties and vibration response [16], only single surface spline connection is presented in this study.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Vibration serviceability assessment of complex-shaped CLT floor

Milojević,

Racic,

Marjanović

et al. 2024

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) floors are typically an assembly of prefabricated panels connected together on the site. CLT offers a wide range of configuration possibilities, as it can be easily pre-cut into various shapes and sizes, making it suitable for use in different architectural design requirements. However, available CLT design guidelines do not apply to complex-shaped CLT floors, i.e. unconventional geometry of floor plans including concave polygons, arches and openings. This paper presents a numerical vibration analysis of such a floor with openings, which represents a standard floor structure for residential and commercial buildings. Influence of panel orientation and inter-panel connections on modal properties and vibration response induced by a single pedestrian walking is analysed and discussed.

show abstract

Section: Numerical Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Vibration serviceability assessment of complex-shaped CLT floor

Milojević,

Racic,

Marjanović

et al. 2024

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The geometric and mechanical properties of the elastic strip are determined to match the shear and rotational stiffnesses of the actual connection, as elaborated in Milojevic et al [15]. For both connection types, the height of the strip h eq is set equal to the height of the actual CLT panels, while the adopted width of the elastic strip is a eq = 90 mm [15]. The resulting elastic strip properties are:…”

Section: Properties Of Clt Floorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In any case, the cut-off frequency is just a decision factor for floor classification to so-called "low-frequency floors" that can develop resonant response under walking excitation and "high-frequency floors" that show a series of brief transient responses due to each footfall [1,14]. For more information about pedestrian-induced vibrations of both types of CLT floors and the influence of the inter-panel connections on the vibration levels, a reader is directed to a recent publication by Milojevic et al [15].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Inter-panel Connections on Modal Properties of Cross-Laminated Timber Floors

Racić

Nefovska-Danilović

Milojević

et al. 2023

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) floors are typically composed of prefabricated CLT panels assembled on a construction site. The actual connections are commonly disregarded at design stage. CLT floors are modelled either as a monolithic slab or more frequently as a collection of CLT panels with no connections. This paper presents a numerical study designed to demonstrate the effect of two common inter-panel connections, i.e. single surface spline and half-lapped joint, on vibration modes of various CLT floor configurations. The inter-panel connections are modelled as an equivalent 2D elastic strip between the CLT panels. This uncomplicated yet robust approximation of reality can be used readily in design practice, regardless finite element (FE) software used to determine modal properties of a floor. The corresponding monolithic floors and those without inter-panel connections are studied for comparison. The results showed that the common practice of modelling CLT floors either as monolithic slabs or as a set of independent panels should come to an end.

show abstract