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Dynamic behaviour of footbridges
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Built EnvironmentBuilding PerformanceBridge DesignEngineeringKinesiologyPontoon BridgePerformance-based Building DesignDynamic BehaviourArchitectural EngineeringCivil EngineeringLively StructuresConstruction ManagementPedestrian LoadingStructural PerformanceStructural SystemStructural MechanicsConstruction EngineeringStructural Engineering
The dynamic behaviour of footbridges is briefly reviewed. Effects due to pedestrian loading are considered. The main factors that influence response are construction material, stiffness and frequency. Methods to alleviate unduly lively structures are summarised. (A)