Since the identification, in the UK, of the need for further information on the dynamic loading of grandstands in the early 1990s, a number of research projects have investigated the issues relating to dynamic loading of structures due to groups of people participating in synchronised activities. These studies have, to date, largely focused on producing load models to accurately represent the dynamic crowd load and the human-structure interaction. However, whilst the vibrational response of grandstand structures is becoming better understood, the question arises as to what level of dynamic response is acceptable to the users. Currently there is very little experimental data available regarding human perception of vibrations in such crowd loading situations. As a result those producing design standards and design guides have very little information on which to base serviceability requirements. To address this, tests have been carried out at the University of Bath using a section of grandstand, whose dynamic properties could be varied, with the aim of developing acceptability criteria. Groups of participants were subjected to a range of vibrations induced by selected members of the group jumping in synchrony. Both those seated and jumping during the tests were asked to rate their perception and emotion of each vibration as well as the acceptability of the vibration in a real grandstand situation. These ratings were then used to statistically model perception and emotion to find the key vibration characteristics influencing the human response of both the seated and jumping participants prior to developing acceptability curves for each group. It was found that those seated are more sensitive to vibrations than those jumping to create them. The response of the jumpers is relatively simple and can be fairly accurately modelled using just a single variable namely the square of vertical RMS displacement. The seated response is much more complex but can be relatively accurately represented using logarithm of vertical RMS acceleration. The proposed acceptability criteria and load model generally tie in well with previously published guidelines provided that the serviceability criteria are in the same format as the original research upon which they were based (i.e. peak accelerations).

Made available in DSpace on 2015-05-14T12:09:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 parte2.pdf: 2648874 bytes, checksum: e5184959f8788a396858f9ea57e133ed (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005-09-30 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / In this work, an investigation is carried out concerning temporary grandstands employed in urban events. Some grandstand models are presented, including their components and structural systems. Aspects regarding the procedure adopted by public agencies in the inspection of this type of structure are also presented. The analyses were focused on the dynamics of the structure, motivated by evidence of cases of collapse due to user-induced loads which were related to vibration problems. Inspections were conducted in mounted structures and modal tests were carried out in prototypes. The results were correlated to those obtained from numerical models being developed. The studies were initially focused on components of the structure: bars; connections (couplers, being either of right-angle or swivel type); seats and frame (horse). Modules of temporary grandstands composed of these components were investigated, allowing the development of experimentally calibrated numerical models to represent adequately the behavior of such modules in terms of a dynamic analysis. The conclusions identified drawbacks in the system of inspection and need of refined numerical models for the dynamic design of these structures. The numerical models being developed may be taken as a starting point for this task / Neste trabalho, é feita uma avaliação acerca de estruturas de arquibancadas temporárias utilizadas em eventos urbanos. Alguns modelos destes tipos de estruturas, bem como de seus elementos e sistemas estruturais, são apresentados. Também são abordados aspectos relativos ao processo adotado por órgãos públicos na fiscalização deste tipo de estrutura. As análises se concentraram nos aspectos dinâmicos da estrutura, motivado por evidências de colapsos devido a cargas induzidas por usuários e relacionados a problemas de vibração. Inspeções foram realizadas em estruturas montadas e testes modais foram realizados em protótipos, sendo os resultados correlacionados às respostas de modelos numéricos. Os estudos inicialmente se concentraram nos elementos que compõem a estrutura, a saber: tubos; conexões do tipo braçadeiras (modelos fixa e móvel); tablado e pórtico de sustentação dos tablados (cavalo). Foram também investigados módulos de arquibancada compostas por estes elementos, permitindo o desenvolvimento de modelos numéricos calibrados experimentalmente para representar adequadamente o comportamento de tais módulos frente a solicitações dinâmicas. Nas conclusões são apontadas falhas no sistema de fiscalização e evidências da necessidade de modelos numéricos refinados para o projeto destas estruturas sob ação dinâmica. Os modelos aqui desenvolvidos são sugeridos como uma das alternativas para modelagem de problemas referentes a ações dinâmicas

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Ao longo dos anos, inúmeros estádios de futebol no Brasil têm sido projetados para suportar as cargas acidentais (carga de pessoas) como sendo do tipo estática (4kN/m2). Entretanto, ultimamente com base na mudança do comportamento do público, especialmente em jogos de futebol, através da ação de torcidas organizadas e, ainda, com o emprego desses estádios para shows de música, os sistemas estruturais passaram a sofrer um maior impacto pela natureza dinâmica dos carregamentos solicitantes. Assim sendo, alguns destes estádios passaram a apresentar problemas de vibrações excessivas e tornou-se necessária a consideração efetiva das cargas dinâmicas nos projetos estruturais. Deste modo, este trabalho de pesquisa objetiva o estudo do comportamento dinâmico e avaliação do desempenho do sistema estrutural das arquibancadas do Estádio Nacional de Brasília, no que diz respeito ao conforto humano. Cabe ressaltar que o referido estádio foi projetado e construído para ser utilizado na Copa do Mundo de 2014, realizada no Brasil. Os resultados alcançados ao longo do desenvolvimento deste estudo são confrontados com aqueles fornecidos por normas e recomendações internacionais de projeto. Os resultados revelam a importância da análise dinâmica para o projeto de estádios de futebol, no que tange a obtenção de dados relevantes para o conforto humano e, bem como, segurança dos usuários desse tipo de estrutura. / Over the years, many soccer stadiums in Brazil have been designed to withstand accidental loads (people loads) to be of static type (4kN/m2). However, based on the changes in the peoples behaviour, especially in soccer matches, through the action of groups of fans and also with the use of these structures for music shows, these structural systems have been subjected to dynamic impacts related to the dynamic nature of the applied loads. Therefore, some of these stadiums have presented excessive vibration problems and have required an effective consideration of the dynamic loadings in the structural design. This way, this research aims to study the dynamic behaviour and evaluate the structural system performance of the Brasilia National Stadium grandstands, when the human comfort is considered. It should be noted that the stadium was designed and constructed to be used at the World Cup 2014, held in Brazil. The results achieved during the development of this study are compared with those provided by design standards and international recommendations. The presented results show the relevance of the dynamic analysis in the structural design of soccer stadiums, with respect to obtaining relevant data for human comfort and as well safety of users of this type of structure.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Ao longo dos anos, inúmeros estádios de futebol no Brasil têm sido projetados para suportar as cargas acidentais (carga de pessoas) como sendo do tipo estática (4kN/m2). Entretanto, ultimamente com base na mudança do comportamento do público, especialmente em jogos de futebol, através da ação de torcidas organizadas e, ainda, com o emprego desses estádios para shows de música, os sistemas estruturais passaram a sofrer um maior impacto pela natureza dinâmica dos carregamentos solicitantes. Assim sendo, alguns destes estádios passaram a apresentar problemas de vibrações excessivas e tornou-se necessária a consideração efetiva das cargas dinâmicas nos projetos estruturais. Deste modo, este trabalho de pesquisa objetiva o estudo do comportamento dinâmico e avaliação do desempenho do sistema estrutural das arquibancadas do Estádio Nacional de Brasília, no que diz respeito ao conforto humano. Cabe ressaltar que o referido estádio foi projetado e construído para ser utilizado na Copa do Mundo de 2014, realizada no Brasil. Os resultados alcançados ao longo do desenvolvimento deste estudo são confrontados com aqueles fornecidos por normas e recomendações internacionais de projeto. Os resultados revelam a importância da análise dinâmica para o projeto de estádios de futebol, no que tange a obtenção de dados relevantes para o conforto humano e, bem como, segurança dos usuários desse tipo de estrutura. / Over the years, many soccer stadiums in Brazil have been designed to withstand accidental loads (people loads) to be of static type (4kN/m2). However, based on the changes in the peoples behaviour, especially in soccer matches, through the action of groups of fans and also with the use of these structures for music shows, these structural systems have been subjected to dynamic impacts related to the dynamic nature of the applied loads. Therefore, some of these stadiums have presented excessive vibration problems and have required an effective consideration of the dynamic loadings in the structural design. This way, this research aims to study the dynamic behaviour and evaluate the structural system performance of the Brasilia National Stadium grandstands, when the human comfort is considered. It should be noted that the stadium was designed and constructed to be used at the World Cup 2014, held in Brazil. The results achieved during the development of this study are compared with those provided by design standards and international recommendations. The presented results show the relevance of the dynamic analysis in the structural design of soccer stadiums, with respect to obtaining relevant data for human comfort and as well safety of users of this type of structure.