ESWL for Large-Span Roof Based on Grouping Response Method
The method for equivalent static wind loads applicable to multi-responses is proposed in this paper. A modified load-response-correlation (LRC) method corresponding to a particular peak response is presented, and the similarity algorithm implemented to the group response is described. The main idea of the algorithm is that two responses can be put into one group if the value of one response is close to that of the other response, when the structure is subjected to equivalent static wind loads aiming at the other response. Based on the modified LRC, the grouping response method is put forward to construct equivalent static wind loading. This technique can simultaneously reproduce peak responses for some grouped responses.
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