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On the dynamics of two multi-span continuous beam bridges model coupled by their close environment

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In this paper, we sought to develop a valid theoretical model of two bridges coupled via their dynamic environment modelled as a linear viscoelastic Winkler foundation. Analytical, numerical and experimental study of the dynamic response of the two bridges are explored in the cases where they are submitted to sinusoidal excitation and periodic impulsive force. The effects of the close environment and the distance between the two bridges on the amplitude of vibration of each beam bridge is pointed out.

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Part of this work was completed during a research visit of Prof Nana Nbendjo at the University of Kassel in Germany. He is grateful to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for financial support within the Georg Forster Fellowship. Prof Woafo acknowledge the support of the Humboldt Foundation (Germany) through the equipment Grant.

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  1. Laboratory of Modelling and Simulation in Engineering, Biomimetics and Prototypes, Faculty of Science, University of Yaoundé I, P.O. Box 812, Yaoundé, Cameroon

    H. Sonfack Bouna, B. R. Nana Nbendjo & P. Woafo

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Bouna, H.S., Nana Nbendjo, B.R. & Woafo, P. On the dynamics of two multi-span continuous beam bridges model coupled by their close environment. Int. J. Dynam. Control 6, 29–40 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40435-016-0293-3

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