Classification of Human Induced Floor Vibrations

Tomi Toratti; Asko Talja

doi:10.1260/135101006778605370

Classification of Human Induced Floor Vibrations

Tomi Toratti, Asko Talja

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

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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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Collected Papers in Building Acoustics: Sound transmission. Barry Gibbs, John Goodchild, Carl Hopkins and David Oldham (Eds.)
Editors	Barry Gibbs, John Goodchild, Carl Hopkins
Place of Publication	Essex, UK
Publisher	Multi-Science Publishing
Pages	67-79
ISBN (Print)	978-1-907132-10-0
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1260/135101006778605370
Publication status	Published - 2009
MoE publication type	B2 Part of a book or another research book

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Collected Papers in Building Acoustics: Sound transmission. Barry Gibbs, John Goodchild, Carl Hopkins and David Oldham (Eds.). ed. / Barry Gibbs; John Goodchild; Carl Hopkins. Essex, UK : Multi-Science Publishing, 2009. p. 67-79.

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