Regulation of the Natural Oscillations Parameters of a Building Spatial Frame in the LIRA Software

Abstract

Introduction. In recent years many researchers have become interested in applying the various types of finite element method to studying of the buildings oscillation problems. In recent decades the finite element method is being successfully used for natural oscillations analysis along with the physical modeling. The scaled physical modeling and experimental approaches are also suitable for solving the complex problems. The main aim of our research is to identify the dependence of dynamic characteristics of a building frame on geometric characteristics of the frame elements. The objective of this research is to make an analysis and overview of the topic, to determine the scientific deficit, to conduct numerical and experimental studies, to formulate conclusions, to model and analyse the results. The scientific novelty consists in the possibility to use the obtained data on building frame natural oscillations depending on the geometric characteristics of the frame elements as an optimal rigidness ratio. The practical significance of the research consists in development of specific analytical relations for choosing a building frame design solution with an optimal natural frequencies parameter to be used in design and construction practice.
Materials and methods. The creation and calculation of the finite element model was carried out in the LIRA software package.
Results. As a result of calculation the frequencies and periods of building frame natural oscillations were obtained.
Discussion and conclusions. Based on the results of the building natural oscillations analysis the conclusion was made that by changing the frame elements rigidity it’s possible to select its dynamic characteristics to find the optimal design solution of structures.