Fundamental Frequency

[StructuralEd]

In looking at ASCE Code with respect to wind loads, it is making reference to Flexible and Rigid structures by referring to a Fundamental Frequency of 1 HZ.

How, or does the 1 HZ Fundamental Frequency relate to the fundamental period, either exact or approximate, that is expressed in seconds?

 

[JKStruct]

the fundamental frequency is the inverse of the period

 

[StructuralEd]

Thanks JK.
I had begun to think that from a definition of HZ being cycles per second.
A bit of a hole in the Code as they didn't define that in their definitions.

 

[UcfSE]

That definition is not specific to a code. It's general engineering.

 

[slickdeals]

Technically, it is not a hole in the code because the chapter for Wind in ASCE 7 does not have any mention of time period in it and hence, no need to define a terminology. Also as UcfSE says, it is general engineering.

 

[csd72]

First lesson in dynamics I think.