Date of Graduation
8-2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Civil Engineering
Advisor/Mentor
Kirk A. Grimmelsman
Committee Member
Ernie Heymsfield
Second Committee Member
R. Panneer Selvam
Keywords
Ambient Vibrations Testing, Civil Infrastructure, Dynamic Testing
Abstract
The objective of this thesis was to identify the modal properties of a pedesphere type, elevated water tank under different operating conditions relating to the water level in the tank. The research that was conducted included both numerical and experimental components. The numerical components consisted of a simple hand calculation to identify the fundamental frequency as well as numerical computer models to identify the natural frequencies and mode shapes for the first three bending modes. The experimental components consisted of characterizing the vibration of the elevated water tank in its current environment through ambient vibration testing.
Citation
Font, A. M. (2014). Dynamic Testing of an Elevated Water Tank. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2373