FREQUENCY OF RCC BUILDING USING RALEIGH

METHOD

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In STAAD, there are 2 methods for obtaining the frequencies of a
structure.
1.The Rayleigh method using the CALCULATE RAYLEIGH FREQUENCY
command
2.The elaborate method which involves extracting Eigenvalues from a
matrix
based on the structure stiffness and lumped masses in the model.
The Rayleigh method in STAAD is a one-iteration approximate
method from
which a single frequency is obtained. It uses the displaced shape of the
model to
obtain the frequency. Needless to say, it is extremely important that the
displaced
shape that the calculation is based on, resemble one of the vibration
modes. If one
is interested in the fundamental mode, the loading on the model should
cause it to
displace in a manner which resembles the fundamental mode. For
example, the
fundamental mode of vibration of a tall building would be a cantilever
style mode,
where the building sways from side to side with the base remaining
stationary. The
type of loading which creates a displaced shape which resembles this
mode is a
lateral force such as a wind force. Hence, if one were to use the Rayleigh
method,
the loads which should be applied are lateral loads, not vertical loads.

Example:
Data:
Building size : 24m x 24m (6 Bays each bay 4m )
Height : 21m (7 Bays each bay 3.0m)
Column size: 0.40m x 0.40m
Beam size : 0.30m x 0.30m
Concrete M30

24.00

4.00

Steel Fe 415

BEAMS ARE OF SIZE 0.3 X .30

4.00
24.00

COLUMN ARE OF SIZE 0.4 X .40

PLAN

3.00

21.00

BEAMS ARE OF SIZE 0.3 X .30

COLUMN ARE OF SIZE 0.4 X .40

4.00

4.00

4.00

4.00

4.00

4.00

ELEVATION

1.Creation of Geometry:
New Project Space File: Rayleigh frequency Method Unit :
Length=metre : Force=KN Next Open structure wizard Finish.
Change to Frame Models from Truss models Select Bay Frame and
double click on it.
Length (Along X Direction)= 24.0m. No. of bays=6

Each Bay

=4.0m
Height (Along Y Direction) =3.0m. No. of bays =1

Each Bay

=3.0m
Width (Along Z Direction) =24.0m. No. of bays =6
Apply Transfer model Click yes OK..
Switch off the grid.

Each Bay =4.0

2. Property:
Click General Property Define Rectangular YD=0.40m ZD=0.40m
(column)
Add. YD=0.30m ZD=0.30m (Beam) AddClose.
Highlight YD=0.40 ZD=0.40 . Go to Main menu Select Beam parallel to
Y axis
Assign to selected beam Assign Yes.
Highlight YD=0.30 ZD=0.30 and Select Beams parallel to X axis and
select
Beam parallel to Z axis Assign to selected beam Assign Yes.
Select the entire structure. Go to Geometry Translational repeat Y
direction.
No. of steps=6

Default spacing=3m . Check Link steps Ok.

3. Supports :
Front view Click support Create Fixed Add. Highlight support 2.
Select node cursor and select bottom most nodes by windowing
Assign to selected nodes Assign Yes Close.
De select the nodes and change to beam cursor.
4.Loading :
Click Loads & Definitions Click Load case details Add.
Primary No.1 Loading Type: None
Title: Load in X direction Add.

Number 2 Loading type: none

Title: load in Z direction Add Close.
Click Load case 1 Add.
Self weight

X Direction Factor 1 Add.

Click Floor Load

Pressure= 3 KN/m2

Global X

Y range mini= 0 m; max=21.0m AddClose.

Highlight self weight X Assign to view Assign Yes.
Load case 1 Add.
Frequency Rayleigh Frequency Add.
Click Load case 2 Add.
Self weight

Z Direction Factor 1 Add.

Click Floor Load

Pressure= 3KN/m2

Global Z

Y range mini= 0 m; max=21.0m Add Close.

Highlight self weight Z Assign to view Assign Yes.
Load case 2 Add. Frequency Rayleigh Frequency AddClose.
5. Analysis Type:
Page control Analysis/Print No print Add.
Click post printDefine Commands Analysis ResultsAddClose.
6.Perform Analysis:
Analysis Run Analysis Go to post processing mode Done.
7. Result :
Click output icon. Click result in the post processing mode.
At the end of the result you can see Rayleigh frequency in X =0.68997 cps
Max. Deflection in X =67.65677 cm. GX at Joint 365.
Rayleigh frequency in Z =0.871418 cps
Max. Deflection in Z = 42.35502 cm GZ at Joint 347.

Note:1. In Rayleigh frequency Load in X and load in Z has to be created.

2. Self weight in X has to be assigned before adding Rayleigh
Frequency.