Acceleration-displacement response spectrum vibration limits for blast vibrations

This paper proposes a new method to limit vibrations from blasting to avoid damage to residential structures. The evolution of commonly adopted vibration limits and standards adopted for surface blasting operations in close proximity to residential areas is reviewed. The importance of human sensitiv...

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Published in:Australian journal of structural engineering 2015-01, Vol.16 (1), p.1-16
Main Authors: Heath, DJ, Wilson, JL, Gad, EF
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Australia
Blast effect
Blasting
Book publishing
Earthquakes
Explosions
Mathematical models
Spectrum analysis
United States
Vibration
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Summary:This paper proposes a new method to limit vibrations from blasting to avoid damage to residential structures. The evolution of commonly adopted vibration limits and standards adopted for surface blasting operations in close proximity to residential areas is reviewed. The importance of human sensitivity to vibrations is highlighted and vibration limits preventing damage are demonstrated to be influenced by human annoyance. A robust and rational procedure is presented to replace existing vibration standards limiting vibration using the acceleration displacement response spectrum methodology commonly adopted in earthquake engineering. The proposed approach adopts drift as a measure of damage rather than the current industry accepted measurement of ground velocity.
ISSN:1328-7982
DOI:10.7158/S13-025.2015.16.1