WOOD FLOOR VIBRATION
WOOD FLOOR VIBRATION
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I have a condition where a wood framed floor is spanning 14'-8" between masonry walls. I am considering using No. 2 Southern Pine 2"x12" floor joists at 16" c/c. The ceiling will be drywall and the floor will have 3/4" T&G plywood glued and screwed. Have an area with no walls below or above to help with damping.
Minimal mechanical equipment and hardwood flooring. Is there a procedure for checking vibration. Thanks for any help.
Minimal mechanical equipment and hardwood flooring. Is there a procedure for checking vibration. Thanks for any help.






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Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com
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I can jump on the floor and get minimal vibrations, but if my three yr old runs across the floor, she can get into cadence with the floor frequency and the floor wobbles noticeably. I have had adults run across the floor and not noticed it anywhere near as much. My three yr olds weight and impact can set the floor off.
AISC design guide 11 is for floor vibrations and natural frequencies. ?It's possible that the procedures could be adapted to wood.
I dont have anything handy here.
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There is also some information on the Internet. Check out this link:
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www.HowToEngineer.com
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
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TJI's are indeed straighter and create a better, quieter floor. However, in my area if fire fighters know that the floor is made from TJI's they will not go in the building. Just a thought to consider...
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