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Title: The response of structures to dynamic crowd loads
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Ref Code: DG426
Authors: B R Ellis and T Ji

Abstract1: BS 6399-1, Loading for buildings, Code of practice for dead and imposed loads, includes guidance on dynamic loads generated by synchronized crowd movement. This Digest provides information that explains and supports the recommendations in the Standard, and provides a method for calculating structural response to rhythmic crowd loads. It also includes improved information on the loads generated by crowds.

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Year Published: 2004

ISBN: 978-1-86081-715-1

 

Pages: 12

 

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