Groundborne vibration generated by mechanized construction activities

Significant vibration can be caused by mechanized construction activities such as piling, compaction, ground improvement and excavation. The diversity of these vibration sources and the complexities of the interaction between the source and the ground has meant that prediction methods for these acti...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Geotechnical engineering 1998-10, Vol.131 (4), p.223-232
Main Authors: HILLER, D. M, HOPE, V. S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building process
Buildings. Public works
Construction works
Exact sciences and technology
Geotechnics
Miscellaneous
Soil mechanics. Rocks mechanics
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Summary:Significant vibration can be caused by mechanized construction activities such as piling, compaction, ground improvement and excavation. The diversity of these vibration sources and the complexities of the interaction between the source and the ground has meant that prediction methods for these activities are less clearly defined than those for blasting. Describes the use of empirical predictors of groundborne vibration levels from a range of mechanized construction works, as well as research currently being undertaken at the Transport Research Laboratory. The options available to mitigate problematic levels of vibration are discussed. (Abstract quotes from original text)
ISSN:1353-2618
1751-8563
DOI:10.1680/igeng.1998.30714