Abstract
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 211-221 |
Journal | Building Acoustics |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
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Keywords
- vibrations
- floor
- timber structures
- design
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Classification of Human Induced Floor Vibrations. / Toratti, Tomi (Corresponding Author); Talja, Asko (Corresponding Author).
In: Building Acoustics, Vol. 13, No. 3, 2006, p. 211-221.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Classification of Human Induced Floor Vibrations
AU - Toratti, Tomi
AU - Talja, Asko
N1 - Project code: 3451
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - This paper summarizes results from vibration tests on floors. Classification of floors into five headings is given based on vibration characteristics. Suggested criteria and limiting values are proposed. These values are based on tests carried out on site and in laboratory conditions. It was found that the point load deflection is the best indicator for floor vibration design, when the fundamental frequency is higher than 10 Hz. It is further suggested that the deformation caused by the point load is divided into a local deflection mainly caused by soft toppings and floating floors and a global deflection of the main floor joists.
AB - This paper summarizes results from vibration tests on floors. Classification of floors into five headings is given based on vibration characteristics. Suggested criteria and limiting values are proposed. These values are based on tests carried out on site and in laboratory conditions. It was found that the point load deflection is the best indicator for floor vibration design, when the fundamental frequency is higher than 10 Hz. It is further suggested that the deformation caused by the point load is divided into a local deflection mainly caused by soft toppings and floating floors and a global deflection of the main floor joists.
KW - vibrations
KW - floor
KW - timber structures
KW - design
U2 - 10.1260/135101006778605370
DO - 10.1260/135101006778605370
M3 - Article
VL - 13
SP - 211
EP - 221
JO - Building Acoustics
JF - Building Acoustics
SN - 1351-010X
IS - 3
ER -