Damage to structures from ground-borne vibration.
Damage to structures from ground-borne vibration.
- Garston,Watford Building Research Establishment 1995
- 8p. ; 30cm.
- BRE Digest 403 .
Ground-borne vibrations from civil engineering, blasting or traffic often cause noticeable vibrations in buildings. Householders are occasionally worried that vibrations might damage their property and this can be a significant cause of distress. Guidance levels for damage from ground-borne vibration were introduced in two British Standards in 1992 and 1993. Provides information on the current UK position concerning damage to buildings. This digest replaces BRE Digest 353 which has now been withdrawn.
1860810020
BUILDING DEFECTS
GROUND VIBRATIONS
690
Ground-borne vibrations from civil engineering, blasting or traffic often cause noticeable vibrations in buildings. Householders are occasionally worried that vibrations might damage their property and this can be a significant cause of distress. Guidance levels for damage from ground-borne vibration were introduced in two British Standards in 1992 and 1993. Provides information on the current UK position concerning damage to buildings. This digest replaces BRE Digest 353 which has now been withdrawn.
1860810020
BUILDING DEFECTS
GROUND VIBRATIONS
690