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A review of strategies to control manmade induced ground vibrations

Muhammad E. Rahman*, Trevor L.L. Orr

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Abstract

Ground-transmitted waves generated by machine foundation, traffic, or blasting may result in ground vibrations, causing distress to adjacent structures and disruption to the operation of nearby sensitive machinery. Most of the vibratory energy affecting nearby structures is carried by surface waves that propagate in a zone close to the ground surface. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the ground vibration significantly by placing a suitable isolation system beneath the surface of the ground. This paper presents the findings of an investigation of different vibration isolation systems including floating slab tracks (FST), wave impending barriers (WIB) and trenches, which have been used to reduce the effects of machine foundation and traffic induced vibrations on nearby structures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication13th International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2006, ICSV 2006
Pages1281-1287
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event13th International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2006, ICSV 2006 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 2 Jul 20066 Jul 2006

Publication series

Name13th International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2006, ICSV 2006
Volume2

Conference

Conference13th International Congress on Sound and Vibration 2006, ICSV 2006
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period2/07/066/07/06

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