TABLE 5. Suggested design parameters for rhythmic events (based on Canadian research work)
TABLE 5. Suggested design parameters for rhythmic events (based on Canadian research work)
ACTIVITY Forcing Freq. Hz. Weight of Participants Dynamic load Dynamic load
Wp, psf a aWp, psf
Dancing 1.5 - 3.0 12.5 (27 sq.ft/couple) 0.5 6.25
Lively Concert 1.5 - 3.0 31.3 (5 sq.ft./couple) 0.25 7.83
Sports events 1.5 - 3.0 31.3 (5 sq.ft./couple) 0.25 7.83
Aerobics
1st Harmonic 2.0 - 2.75 4.2 (42 sq.ft/person) 1.5 6.30
2nd Harmonic 4.0 - 5.50 4.2 (42 sq.ft/person) 0.6 2.52
3rd Harmonic 6.0 - 8.25 4.2 (42 sq.ft/person) 0.1 0.42