Limiting Effects of Construction Vibrations on Sensitive Equipment
Publication: Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Approaches are discussed for addressing concerns regarding the effects of construction-related vibrations on sensitive instrumentation and activities. The availability of related vibration criteria is noted, the limitations of available criteria are explored, and difficulties in meeting some of the vibration limits are indicated. Approaches to enabling construction to proceed with minimal interference with sensitive equipment and procedures are described.
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Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 16 • Issue 4 • November 2011
Pages: 199 - 203
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© 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Sep 21, 2010
Accepted: Nov 10, 2010
Published online: Oct 14, 2011
Published in print: Nov 1, 2011
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