PRESENTATION – “Analysis and Design of Footfall Induced Vibration” by Ben Sitler

When – Tuesday 29th March 2016 //

Abstract:

Designing a footbridge, lightweight staircase or high grade office, or holding a concert in your fancy new stadium? This presentation will describe how to efficiently analyze and design structures for footfall induced vibration. Two related analytical methods will be presented: the first for pedestrian actions and implemented in Oasys GSA, and the latter for concert environments. Following the discussion on how to analyze structures for footfall, various mitigation options will be reviewed and project examples given of prominent stairs, stadia, offices and footbridges.

PRESENTATION SLIDES - ASG Bridge Vibration Presentation 28 March 2016

 

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The presentation will be digitally recorded and we will make the video available for viewing on the website (normally takes a week to upload it).

Bio:

Ben Sitler PE(CA) is working towards a PhD in the Takeuchi Lab at Tokyo Institute of Technology. Following a B.S.Eng degree at Princeton University, he worked as a structural engineer for 5 years at Arup in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. His expertise includes dynamics, seismic passive control, computational/parametric design and lightweight structures.