Modal analysis of taipei 101 building

Abstract

In this paper, a multi-stage modeling and simulation approach incorporating different deformation conditions is used to analyze the structure of the Taipei 101 building. The modeling process mainly involves the formation of an initial simplified model based on the basic geometry, the determination of an accurate model based on the actual dimensions, and finally the introduction of a hollow structure design to mimic the density and mass distribution of the real building. After the model is established, mesh creation and mesh independence study are carried out. The simulation is carried out using Ansys software, which mainly performs the process of selecting boundary conditions, determining the equivalent density, dividing the mesh for modal analysis, and obtaining the modal vibration pattern as well as the corresponding intrinsic frequency. By analyzing the intrinsic frequencies and vibration modes, the structure of Taipei 101 Building is prone to resonance under certain circumstances, and this study provides some significance to the geology of local seismic activities.