Research Article

Dynamic Characteristics and Time-History Analysis of Hydraulic Climbing Formwork for Seismic Motions

Table 3

Boundary condition of the finite element model.

Working conditionConnection positionModel boundary

ConstructionThe upper node of the tripod and embedded partRigid connection
The lower node of the tripod and concrete structureHinge connection
The connection between the main frames of climbing formworkRigid connection

ClimbingThe upper node of the guide rail and embedded partRigid connection
The lower node of the guide rail and concrete structureHinge connection
The upper node of the tripod and concrete structureRigid connection
The lower node of the tripod and guide railHinge connection
The connection between the main frames of climbing formworkRigid connection