As buildings evolve in design and usage, vibrations of structural floor framing have increasingly become a concern that must be addressed both in new construction and renovations.
In this article, engineers Richard Lindenberg, Mohamed ElBatanouny, and Christine Freisinger explore the comprehensive assessment of the performance of structural floor framing and discuss various criteria and standards across industries that guide the evaluation process. They present a detailed methodology for measuring and analyzing floor vibrations, considering factors such as frequency, amplitude, human perception, and the impact on building usage, such as sensitive equipment or art exhibits.
Presented at ASCE Structures Congress 2025 and published in the conference proceedings.
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