A Review of the Vibration Analysis Methods for Frame Structures

Abstract

Frames are basic structural components that appear in civil engineering applications, as well as chemical, mechanical and aerospace fields. With the size and complexity of modern-day structures and machinery increasing, frames are now required to withstand much larger cyclic loads. This article attempts to review some of the literature from the past twenty-one years, on how researchers analysed the vibrations in structural frames. This review also places emphasis on the methods used to analyse frames with semi-rigid connections, due to their impact on structural response. The theories used by authors to model beam and column elements, along with the methods used to solve the equations of motion are covered. Sections outlining the vibration and damage monitoring methods are also presented in this article. Other sections cover the research into soil structure interactions, the use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) and piezoelectric devices, as well as physical experiments that were conducted.