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The paper presents the experimental and analytical modal analysis of a steel-girder arch bridge. The field test is carried out by ambient vibration testing under traffic and wind-induced excitations. Both the peak picking method in the frequency domain and the stochastic subspace identification method in the time domain are used for the output-only modal identification. A good agreement in identified frequencies has been found between the two methods. It is further demonstrated that the stochastic subspace identification method provides better mode shapes. The three-dimensional finite element models are constructed and an analytical modal analysis is then performed to generate natural frequencies and mode shapes in the three-orthogonal directions. The finite element models are validated to match the field natural frequencies and mode shapes. It is observed that the finite element Model-2 with the concrete slab provides the greater stiffness in the transverse direction of the bridge. The finite element Model-1 with the lumped masses agrees well with the field tests and can serve as a baseline model of the bridge.
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JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
ISSN: 0733-9445
Year: 2004
Issue: 7
Volume: 130
Page: 1022-1031
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ESI Discipline: ENGINEERING;
JCR Journal Grade:1
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WoS CC Cited Count: 135
SCOPUS Cited Count: 159
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 0 Unfold All
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30 Days PV: 2
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