Environmental Vibration

 

Sources of Vibration

Vibration can result from natural causes, for example an earthquake. However, there are manmade sources of vibration which can affect the environment. These include:

  • Piling Operations
  • Road Traffic
  • Railways
  • Blasting
  • Rotating Machinery
  • Drop Forging

Damage to Buildings

Ground-borne vibration can cause a noticeable level of vibration in buildings. Guidance on the level of vibration associated with damage to buildings is given in BS 5228: Part 4 and BS 7885: Part 2.

Human Response to Vibration

People can be very sensitive to vibration, especially when they perceive it in buildings. A guide to human exposure to vibration is given in BS 6472.

Acoustic Associates can provide the following services:

  • Measurement of ground-borne vibration
  • Assessment of building vibration
  • Assessment of human exposure to vibration
  • Recommending solutions to vibration problems

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