Do you know what a continuous cyclic motion is? Believe it or not that is the definition of a vibration. Experienced in a variety of ways, anyone at anytime can be exposed to vibrations. They can have an adverse effect on both people and structures. Impacting the health of workers as well as the structural integrity of buildings, it is important to be aware of vibrations and their potential dangers. Noise and vibration consultants are used to determine the impact of vibrations on employees, buildings, and the environment. We are your one stop shop for vibration and noise consulting services.
Types of Vibrations
Various systems can experience different types of vibration. Systems vary from situation to situation. A system could be a steel structure on a construction site or simply a person walking down a city street. The type of vibration is determined by the excitation applied to the system itself.
The two main types of vibrations are listed below:
- Periodic Vibrations
- Random Vibrations
Period vibrations occur when a piece of machinery or some other occurrence happens periodically. An example could be an HVAC system turning on and off in a structure. Random vibrations are those which happen at random intervals. One example of this type is a vehicle driving over an uneven surface such as a rutted road.
Causes of Vibrations
There are numerous causes of vibrations. Construction sites are fraught with vibration causing equipment and situations. Some of those causes are listed below:
- Demolition
- Jackhammers
- Drilling
- Blasting
- Heavy Loaders
- Turbines
- Generators
- Heavy Equipment
Any of these can create vibrations which can adversely affect employees, structures, and the environment. It is important to utilize vibration measurement services to determine the impact and the best way to minimize these effects.
Vibration Problems
As vibration consultants is well aware of vibrational problems impacting industrial, residential, and environmental areas. There are various solutions available to tackle the common problems associated with type of vibration. Below are the most common areas in which high vibration levels exist:
- Architectural
- Environmental
- Industrial
Architectural
Vibration causing situations related to architecture include:
- Random Vibrations
- HVAC equipment
- Elevators
- Escalators
- Domestic Appliances
Environmental
There are various environmental situations which cause vibration. Some are listed here:
- Subways
- Highways
- Blasting
- Drilling
- Earth Moving Equipment
Industrial
Several industrial situations can cause vibrations. Several are listed below:
- Machinery
- Conveyor Belts
- Transportation Equipment
In Conclusion
It is important to limit the exposure to high levels of vibration because they can cause structural damage to buildings and adversely affect the health of employees, the general public, and wildlife. Implementing a plan to address vibrations can be complex. Our noise and vibration consultants will address the cause of each vibration, and create a plan to diminish or eliminate the source. We pride ourselves in being vibration specialists. We have the experience and the know how to create healthy, vibration-free environments for staff and the surrounding environment. Call us today to find out more. We are your vibration consultants.
