Interaction between walking humans and structures in vertical direction: A literature review

E Shahabpoor, A Pavic, V Racic - Shock and vibration, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Realistic simulation of the dynamic effects of walking pedestrians on structures is still a
considerable challenge. This is mainly due to the inter‐and intrasubject variability of humans …

Human-induced vibration serviceability: From dynamic load measurement towards the performance-based structural design

H Wang, Q Ge, D Zeng, Z Zhang, J Chen - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Since the well-known Millennium bridge accident happened at the beginning of this century,
both researchers and engineers realized that the human-induced vibration may lead to …

Formulation of human–structure interaction system models for vertical vibration

CC Caprani, E Ahmadi - Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2016 - Elsevier
In this paper, human–structure interaction system models for vibration in the vertical
direction are considered. This work assembles various moving load models from the …

Experimental calibration of a one degree of freedom biodynamic model to simulate human walking-structure interaction

MS Pfeil, WD Varela, NPA da Costa - Engineering Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Human-structure interaction (HSI) is a key issue in the behavior of lightweight and low-
damping footbridges displaying vertical bending vibration mode frequency within the range …

Using a rhythmic human shaker to identify modal properties of a stationary human body on a footbridge

W He, K He, H Cui, G Wang - Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2022 - Elsevier
Dynamic properties of the human body are basic parameters in biomechanics and many
related areas. Experimental test is the most reliable manner to obtain dynamic parameters of …

A spring-loaded inverted pendulum model for analysis of human-structure interaction on vibrating surfaces

H Yang, B Wu, J Li, Y Bao, G Xu - Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2022 - Elsevier
Human-structure interaction (HSI) issues have gained increasing attention from researchers.
In the present paper, a 3-D spring-loaded inverted pendulum (SLIP) model is established for …

Numerical and experimental evaluation of the dynamic performance of a footbridge with tuned mass dampers

K Van Nimmen, P Verbeke, G Lombaert… - Journal of Bridge …, 2016 - ascelibrary.org
This article presents an evaluation of the dynamic behavior of a slender steel footbridge
before and after the installation of two tuned mass dampers (TMDs). The results of the …

Modal parameters to estimate the dynamic response of footbridges considering the human-structure interaction

IB do Nascimento Gonzaga, MS Pfeil, WD Varela - Engineering Structures, 2025 - Elsevier
Lightweight, low damping and slender footbridges are prone to human-structure interaction
(HSI) effects, by which a new mechanical system is composed whenever walking subjects …

Biomechanically excited SMD model of a walking pedestrian

M Zhang, CT Georgakis, J Chen - Journal of Bridge Engineering, 2016 - ascelibrary.org
Through their biomechanical properties, pedestrians interact with the structures they occupy.
Although this interaction has been recognized by researchers, pedestrians' biomechanical …

Evaluation of Vertical Human‐Structure Interaction on a Pedestrian Bridge Using a Predictive Human Gait Model

JD Aux, B Castillo, C Riascos… - … Control and Health …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Many modern pedestrian bridges exhibit flexibility and susceptibility to vibrations due to the
use of lightweight and high‐strength materials, which can cause discomfort for pedestrians …