A study on the effect slope walking has on vertical pedestrian loading in terms of footbridge design

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Abstract

This paper reviews current literature in terms of the effect of slope walking on vertical pedestrian loading. In this review the gait style, gait parameters, and vertical pedestrian loading is reviewed. The reason why such a study was conducted is explained; and the force profiles from the authors own experimental studies are presented. From that study, two contrasting vertical force profiles exist; one for rigid walking and one for flexible walking; here possible reasons for such differences are explored.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEngineering and Technology Research
EditorsMohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Liyana Jamaludin, Muhammad Faheem Mohd Tahir, Mohd Najmuddin Mohd Hassan
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages217-227
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9783038352792
ISBN (Print)9783038352792
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event4th International Malaysia-Ireland Joint Symposium on Engineering, Science and Business, IMiEJS 2014 - Penang, Malaysia
Duration: 25 Jun 201426 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume679
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference4th International Malaysia-Ireland Joint Symposium on Engineering, Science and Business, IMiEJS 2014
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityPenang
Period25/06/1426/06/14

Keywords

  • Flexible
  • Footbridge
  • Gait parameters
  • Rigid
  • Slope walking
  • Vertical pedestrian loading

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