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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"building vibration"”.
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Community response to railway-induced building vibration
… of the subjective response to railway-induced building vibration. No previous study has obtained both subjective and objective measures from so many lineside residents: several hundred were interviewed and over fifty of the dwellings provided a site for a continuous 24 hour recording of …
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Annoyance caused by railway vibration and noise in buildings
… with the annoyance caused by railway-induced building vibration and railway noise. A review of previous studies was conducted to examine current knowledge. The review enabled identification of areas in which there was insufficient information on which to base a prediction of the reaction to …
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Vibration test and parametric study of concrete flooring system towards human comfort
… years, there has been an increase in floor vibration problems of structures such as residential and commercial buildings. Vibration is defined as one of the serviceability issues related to the human comfort. Human activities is the one of the factor vibration in buildings and vibrations …
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Designing Course 2 assignments to emphasize practical engineering applications
… case study 2.004 laboratory assignment, the tall building vibration lab. From student feedback on this case study assignment, the successful features of this redesigned assignment could be identified and used as guiding principles for the design of future assignments. Student reviews of the case …
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ILoViT: Indoor Localization via Vibration Tracking
… localization enables counting and tracking of building occupants. This information is vital in an emergency, enables occupancy-optimized heating or cooling, and assists smart buildings in tailoring services for occupants. Unfortunately, two prevalent technologies---GPS and cellular-based …
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The Effect of Composition on the Linear and Nonlinear Mechanical Properties of Particulate Filled Elastomers
… recovering upon load removal. From car tires to building vibration isolator systems, elastomers are the most versatile of engineering materials. The inclusion of particulate fillers into elastomers enhances their mechanical properties (modulus, tensile strength, toughness, tear resistance, etc) …
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A performance-based design framework for base-isolated buildings against ground-borne vibration
\noindent Ground-borne vibration in buildings is a recurrent design concern for new developments in the vicinity of surface or underground railways, a common question being whether or not a building necessitates some form of vibration mitigation. This question is commonly tackled by comprehensive …