Minimizing Floor Vibration by Design and Retrofit
Technical Note
Floor vibration is a natural phenomenon of a floor system in response to dynamic forces. In some cases, these forces are transmitted from other floors or adjacent buildings through columns.
This publication is designed for: engineers, architects, designers, builders
This publication provides an overview of the factors that influence floor vibration, including frequency content, damping and vibration amplitude. It also explains why human perception of floor vibration is inherently subjective. This publication reviews multiple design criteria used for controlling floor vibration and offers practical retrofit strategies for addressing vibration problems in existing buildings.
Key sections include:
Factors influencing floor vibration
Floor vibration control by design
Floor vibration retrofit
Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.
