Evaluation of floor vibration properties using measurements and calculations

The data and resulting analysis in this paper highlight benefits and limitations concerning relevant parameters for evaluation of floor vibration perception. According to this work, it is not possible to verify the Eurocode method with respect to accuracy, and the link to perception of floor vibrations is rather low. Another method should be used or developed for the future. Results presented in this paper show that sufficient accuracy may be achieved using parameters from the Hu and Chui (2004) method. Experiences from Norway over the last five years are also promising regarding evaluation of floor vibration perception using this method. However, attention should be given to floors with significantly lower damping properties and/or significantly higher (modal) masses. Damping properties or an alternative parameter taking a longer time interval of the vibrations into account should be considered.