Modal Analysis of Multi-Storey Frames... Ubani Obinna U.

(2016)

Modal Dynamic Analysis of a One-Bay Three Storey Rigid Frame

Ubani Obinna Uzodimma
Works/Engineering Services Department
Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
E-mail: rankiesubani@gmail.com

1.1 Introduction

A structure undergoes free vibration when it is brought out of static equilibrium and can then oscillate
without any external dynamic excitation. Free vibration of structures occurs with some frequencies
which depend only on the parameters of the structures such as boundary conditions, distribution of
masses, stiffnesses within the members etc, and not on the reason for the vibration. At each natural
frequency of free vibration, the structure vibrates in simple harmonic motion where the displaced
shape (mode shape) of the structure is constant but the amplitude of the displacement is varying in a
sinusoidal manner with time. The number of natural frequencies in a structure coincides with the
number of degrees of freedom in the structure. These frequencies are inherent to the given structure
and are often referred to as eigenfrequencies. Each mode shape of vibration shows the form of an
elastic curve which corresponds to a specific frequency.

A method of obtaining the natural frequencies and mode shapes of vibration is modal analysis. This is
a technique by which the equations of motion, which are originally expressed in physical coordinates,
are transformed to modal coordinates using the eigenvalues and eigenvectors gotten by solving the
undamped frequency eigenproblem. The transformed equations are called modal equations.
For an undamped free vibration, the equation of motion is;

Mü + ku = 0 ------------------------ (1)

If we consider an undamped 2-DOF system;

Figure 1.1: An undamped 2-DOF system

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From Figure 1.1, following equation can be developed;

M1Ü1 + K1U1 + K2 (U1 − U2) = 0
M2 Ü2 + K2(U2 − U1) = 0

This can be expanded to give;

M1Ü1 + U1(K1 + K2) + U2(−K2) = 0

M2Ü2 + U1(-K2) + U2(K2) = 0

Arranging it in matrix form we obtain;

M 0 Ü K +K −K U 0
+ = ------------------------------------ (2)
0 M Ü −K K U 0

The characteristic polynomial equation is thus;

(K + K ) − M ω −K
det = 0 ------------------------------- (3)
−K K −M ω

The solution of the equation is;

U1 = A1sin( + ), U2 = A2sin( + )

Where Ai is the amplitudes of the displacement of mass Mi, and is the initial phase of vibration.

[(K + K ) − M ω ]A − K A = 0

−K A + (K − M ω ) A = 0

To obtain the frequency equation, a non-trivial solution exists (non-zero amplitudes Ai), if the
determinant of the coefficients to the amplitude is zero. This is also called the characteristic
polynomial equation and is thus;

(K + K ) − M ω −K
det = 0 ------------------------------- (3)
−K K −M ω

The solution of equation (3) presents the eigenfrenquencies of the system.

The system does not allow us to determine amplitudes directly, but we can find the ratio between
these amplitudes. Hence for equation 3 above;

( ) )
= − or = − -------------------- (4)
( ) )

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If we assume A1 = 1.0, then entries [1 ] defines for each eigenfrequency, the column of the
modal matrix Φ. The shape of each mode of free vibration is unique but the amplitude of the mode
shape is undefined. The mode shapes are usually normalised such that the largest term in the vector is
1.0 [4]. The mode shapes have the important property of being orthogonal with respect to the mass
and stiffness matrix of the structure.

1.2 Solved Example

A frame with an infinitely rigid floor is supported by 300 x 300 mm columns. If it is loaded as shown
carry out the full dynamic analysis of the structure. (EI = 2.1 × 107 KN/m2)

Figure 1.2: Three Story Rigid Frame

Solution

1.2.1 Geometrical properties of the sections

Columns = 30cm x 30cm = 0.3m x 0.3m
. × .
Moment of inertia of column IC = = 6.75 × 10-4 m4
EIC = (6.75 × 10-4 m4) × (2.1 × 107 KN/m2) = 14175 KN.m2

10 0 0
Mass matrix of the structure m = 10 0 15 0
0 0 15

1.2.2 Development of the stiffness matrix of the structure

Bending moment diagram caused by unit displacement of the constraint 1 is shown in Fig. 1.3. Elastic
curve is shown by dotted line. Since cross bars are absolutely rigid members (stiff floor beams and
slabs), then joints cannot be rotated and each vertical member should be considered as fixed-fixed
member. In this case, specified ordinates are and the corresponding reaction is .
For the columns, the total reaction due to unit horizontal displacement at level 1 is;

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= +

Case 1 (Z1 = 1.0, Z2 = 0, Z3 = 0)

×
= = 787.5 /

Hence; K11 = 787.5 + 787.5 = 1575

KN/m

K21 = − 2(787.5 + 787.5) = − 1575

KN/m

K31 = 0

For other cases following the same

procedure;

Figure 1.3: Unit State Diagram for unit horizontal displacement at point 1

Case 2 (Z1 = 0, Z2 = 1.0, Z3 = 0)

K12 = − 2(787.5 + 787.5) = − 1575 KN/m

K22 = 4(787.5) = 3150 KN/m

K32 = − 2(787.5 + 787.5) = − 1575 KN/m

Case 3 (Z1 = 0, Z2 = 0, Z3 = 1.0)

K13 = 0

K23 = − 2(787.5 + 787.5) = − 1575 KN/m

K33 = 4(787.5) = 3150 KN/m

Hence, the stiffness matrix is;

1575 −1575 0
K = 103 −1575 3150
3
−1575 Note that multiplying by 10 converts KN to N.
0 −1575 3150

You can verify that this corresponds with the stiffness for 3 DOF spring and mass system knowing
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that each storey has a stiffness of 3 .

− 0
K = 103 − + −
0 − +

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1.2.3 Frequency Equation

In modal analysis using stiffness method, the frequency equation is given by;

| − |A = 0

Therefore the frequency equation;

( − ) ( ) ( )
D= ( ) ( − ) ( ) =0
( ) ( ) ( − )

(1575 × 10 ) − 10000 2 −1575 × 10 0

D= −1575 × 10 (3150 × 10 ) − 15000 2 −1575 × 10 =0
0 −1575 × 10 (3150 × 10 ) − 15000 2

(1575 × 10 ) − 10000 7.441875 × 10 − 9.45 × 10 2 + 2.25 × 10 4 + (1575 ×

)
10 −4.96125 × 10 + 2.3625 × 10 2 =0

This leads us to the frequency polynomial;

− 2.25 × 10 8 + 1.299375 × 10 4 − 1.86046875 × 10 2 + 3.90698438 × 10 =0

On solving the polynomial equation;

= 25.262 rad2/sec2 = 189.488 rad2/sec2 = 362.749 rad2/sec2

Which implies that; = 5.026 rad/sec, = 13.765 rad/sec, = 19.045 rad/sec

To calculate the mode shapes;

| − |A = 0

For the 1st mode, = 25.262

1.322380 × 106 −1575 × 103 2 0

−1575 × 103 1 −2.771070 × 106 −1575 × 103 3 =0
0 −1575 × 103 2 −2.771070 × 10 6

If we let A1 = 1.0, we obtain; A2 = 0.8396, A3 = 0.4772

For the 2nd mode, = 189.488

−319880 −1575 × 103 2 0

−1575 × 103 1 307680 −1575 × 103 3 =0
0 −1575 × 103 2 307680

If we let A1 = 1.0, we obtain; A2 = − 0.2031, A3 = −1.0396

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For the 3rd mode, = 362.749

−2052490 −1575 × 103 2 0

−1575 × 103 1 −2291235 −1575 × 103 3 =0
0 −1575 × 103 2 −2291235

If we let A1 = 1.0, we obtain; A2 = − 1.3032, A3 = −0.8958

Therefore;

1.000 1.000 1.000

Φ = 0.8396 Φ = −0.2031 Φ = −1.3032
0.4772 −1.0396 −0.8958

Figure 1.4: Mode 1 Vibration Parameters

Figure 1.5: Mode 2 Vibration Parameters

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Figure 1.6: Mode 3 Vibration Parameters and Displaced shape

1.2.4 Generalised Mass and Stiffness of the structure

For generalised mass (Modal Mass)

=Φ Φ

Therefore;

10000 0 0 1.000
= [1.0000 0.8396 0.4772] 0 15000 0 0.8396
0 0 15000 0.4772
1.000
= [10000 12594 ]
7158 0.8396 = 23989.72 kg
0.4772

10000 0 0 1.000
= [1.0000 −0.2031 −1.0396] 0 15000 0 −0.2031
0 0 15000 −1.0396
1.000
= [10000 −3046.5 −15594 ] −0.2031 = 26830.266 kg
−1.0396

10000 0 0 1.000
= [1.0000 −1.3032 0.8958] 0 15000 0 −1.3032
0 0 15000 0.8958

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1.000
= [10000 −19548 13437] −1.3032 = 47511.818 kg
0.8958

For generalised stiffness (Modal Stiffness)

= Φ Φ

Therefore;

1575 × 103 −1575 × 103 0 1.000

= [1.0000 0.8396 0.4772] −1575 × 103 3150 × 103 −1575 × 10 3
0.8396
0 −1575 × 103 3150 × 103 0.4772
1.000
= [252630 318150 180810 ] 0.8396 = 606031.273 kg/m
0.4772

1575 × 103 −1575 × 103 0 1.000

= [1.0000 −0.2031 −1.0396] −1575 × 103 3150 × 103 −1575 × 10 3
−0.2031
0 −1575 × 103 3150 × 103 −1.0396
1.000
= [1894882.5 −577395 −2954857.5] −0.2031 = 5084021.283 kg/m
−1.0396

1575 × 103 −1575 × 103 0 1.000

= [1.0000 −1.3032 0.8958] −1575 × 103 3150 × 103 −1575 × 10 3
−1.3032
0 −1575 × 103 3150 × 103 0.8958
1.000
= [3627540 −7090965 4874310] −1.3032 = 17234892.49 kg/m
0.8958

As a verification;

.
= = 25.262 =
.

.
= = 189.488 =
.

.
= = 362.749 =
.

23989.72 0 0
Therefore the generalised mass matrix = 0 26830.266 0
0 0 47511.818

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606031.273 0 0
Therefore the generalised stiffness matrix = 0 5084021.283 0
0 0 17234892.49

1.2.5 Eigenvector mass orthonormalization

The idea is to obtain;

Φ Φ = 1.0

The conversion factor;

Ci =

1.000 0.006456
C1 = = = 0.006456; Thus ϕ1 = 0.006456 0.8396 = 0.005420
√ .
0.4772 0.003081
1.000 0.006105
C2 = = = 0.006105; Thus ϕ2 = 0.006105 −0.2031 = −0.001239
√ .
−1.0396 −0.006347
1.000 0.004587
C3 = = = 0.004587; Thus ϕ3 = 0.004587 −1.3032 = −0.005978
√ .
0.8958 −0.004109
0.006456 0.006105 0.004587
ϕ= 0.005420 −0.001239 −0.005978
0.003081 −0.006347 −0.004109

Let xi(t) be the generalised coordinate which represent the amplitude of the orthonormalised mode
shape. Therefore the displacement time history response;

u(t) = ϕ xi(t)

But modal equation of motion;

Mü + ku = 0 ------------------------ (1)
u(t) = ϕ xi(t); u̇ (t) = ϕ ̇ i(t); ü (t) = ϕ ̈ i(t)
Also realise that;

1 0 0
ϕT m ϕ = Mg = 1 = 0 1 0
0 0 1
25.262 0 0
ϕT k ϕ = Kg = diag[ ]= 0 189.488 0
0 0 362.749

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Substituting u and ü into equation (1) and multiplying by ϕT;

ϕTMgϕ ̈ + ϕTKgϕx = 0
This implies that;

̈ + Kgx = 0
From the above relationship, we can then deduce the following differential equations for the problem
we have been solving;

̈ 1(t) + 25.262 x1(t) -------------------------------------- (Mode 1 equation)

̈ 2(t) + 189.488 x2(t) -------------------------------------- (Mode 2 equation)

̈ 3(t) + 362.749 x3(t) -------------------------------------- (Mode 3 equation)

Let us assume the initial condition in all cases x(0) = 0; ̇ (0) = 1.0

Solving the differential equation by Laplace transform;

( ̅ − − ) + 25.262 ̅ = 0

Inserting the initial conditions; x(0) = 0; ̇ (0) = 1.0

̅ − 1 + 25.262 ̅ = 0 ⟹ ̅ ( + 25.262) = 1.0 ⟹ ̅ =

.

Therefore; x1 = sin √25.262 = 0.19896 sin(5.0261 )

√ .

In similar fashion;

x2 = sin √189.488 = 0.07264 sin(13.7654 )

√ .

x3 = sin √362.749 = 0.0525 sin(19.0459 )

√ .

These can be transformed back to physical coordinates via the modal matrix, as per u(t) = Φx(t). Here
are the calculations for the mass displacement responses.

( ) 0.006456 0.006105 0.004587 0.19896 sin(5.0261 )

( ) = 0.005420 −0.001239 −0.005978 0.07264 sin(13.7654 )
( ) 0.003081 −0.006347 −0.004109 0.0525 sin(19.0459 )

The displacement time history response is therefore;

( ) = 0.00128448 sin(5.0261 ) + 0.00044346 sin(13.7654 ) + 0.0002408175 sin(19.0459 )

( ) = 0.00107836 sin(5.0261 ) – 0.00009 sin(13.7654 ) − 0.000313845 sin(19.0459 )

( ) = 0.00061299 sin(5.0261 ) – 0.00046104 sin(13.7654 ) + 0.0002157225 sin(19.0459 )

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The velocity time history response is obtained by direct differentiation of the displacement time
history equations;

̇ ( ) = 0.0064559 cos(5.0261 ) + 0.0061044 cos(13.7654 ) + 0.0045865cos(19.0459 )

̇ ( ) = 0.0054199 cos(5.0261 ) – 0.0012388 cos(13.7654 ) − 0.00597746 cos(19.0459 )

̇ ( ) = 0.0030809 cos(5.0261 ) – 0.0063464 cos(13.7654 ) + 0.0041086 cos(19.0459 )

The acceleration time history response is obtained by direct differentiation of the velocity time history
equations;

̈ ( ) = −0.032448 sin(5.0261 ) − 0.0840295 sin(13.7654 ) – 0.087354 sin(19.0459 )

̈ ( ) = −0.02724 sin(5.0261 ) + 0.0170525 sin(13.7654 ) + 0.113846 sin(19.0459 )

̈ ( ) = −0.0154849 sin(5.0261 ) + 0.0873607 sin(13.7654 ) – 0.0782519 sin(19.0459 )

The time history response of displacement, velocity, and acceleration has been plotted using
MATLAB and are shown in Figures 1.7 to 1.9

Figure 1.7: Displacement – Time history graph

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Figure 1.8: Velocity – Time history graph

Figure 1.9: Acceleration – Time history graph

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