Research Article

Effects of Precast Cladding Systems on Dynamic Characteristics of Steel Frame Buildings by Ambient and Free Vibration Tests

Table 2

Summary of test cases.

Case numberConstruction characteristicsDirection

1Bare steel frame
2Steel frame + ALC claddings
3Steel frame + ALC claddings + plasterboard
4Steel frame + ALC claddings + small window
5Steel frame + ALC claddings + plasterboard + small window
6Steel frame + ALC claddings + middle window
7Steel frame + ALC claddings + plasterboard + middle window
8Steel frame + ALC claddings + large window
9Steel frame + ALC claddings + plasterboard + large window
10Steel frame + ALC claddings composed of two layers