Acceleration and Deflection Analysis for Class C Edge Protection Systems in Construction Work
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
http://hdl.handle.net/10045/45608
Title: | Acceleration and Deflection Analysis for Class C Edge Protection Systems in Construction Work |
---|---|
Authors: | Pomares Torres, Juan Carlos | Irles Más, Ramón | Segovia-Eulogio, Enrique-Gonzalo | Ferrer, Belén |
Research Group/s: | Grupo de Ensayo, Simulación y Modelización de Estructuras (GRESMES) |
Center, Department or Service: | Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Ingeniería Civil |
Keywords: | EN 13374-2013 | Edge protection system | Construction works | Safety nets | Construction materials and methods |
Knowledge Area: | Mecánica de Medios Continuos y Teoría de Estructuras |
Issue Date: | Aug-2014 |
Publisher: | American Society of Civil Engineers |
Citation: | Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 2014, 140(8): 04014031. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000870 |
Abstract: | The requirements for edge protection systems on most sloped work surfaces (class C, according to EN 13374-2013 code) in construction works are studied in this paper. Maximum deceleration suffered by a falling body and maximum deflection of the protection system were analyzed through finite-element models and confirmed through full-scale experiments. The aim of this work is to determine which value for deflection system entails a safe deceleration for the human body. This value is compared with the requirements given by the current version of EN 13374-2013. An additional series of experiments were done to determine the acceleration linked to minimum deflection required by code (200 mm) during the retention process. According to the obtained results, a modification of this value is recommended. Additionally, a simple design formula for this falling protection system is proposed as a quick tool for the initial steps of design. |
Sponsor: | B. Ferrer acknowledges the support of the Generalitat Valenciana through the project GV/2013/009 and the Spanish Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad through the project BIA2011-22704. |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10045/45608 |
ISSN: | 0733-9364 (Print) | 1943-7862 (Online) |
DOI: | 10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000870 |
Language: | eng |
Type: | info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Rights: | © ASCE |
Peer Review: | si |
Publisher version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000870 |
Appears in Collections: | INV - GRESMES - Artículos de Revistas INV - BIMAEC - Artículos de Revistas |
Files in This Item:
File | Description | Size | Format | |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014_Pomares_etal_JCEM_preprint.pdf | Preprint (acceso abierto) | 1,1 MB | Adobe PDF | Open Preview |
2014_Pomares_etal_JCEM_proof.pdf | Uncorrected Proof (acceso restringido) | 1,24 MB | Adobe PDF | Open Request a copy |
Items in RUA are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.