Intelligent building vibration reduction system
Problem Addressed
Structural vibrations in buildings are a critical problem for today’s construction industry. These vibrations can be disruptive, cause discomfort to occupants, and even accelerate structural wear and tear over time. Currently, floors must be made stiffer and heavier to provide satisfactory vibration reduction, but this comes with additional costs and embodied carbon.
Case Study
CALMFLOOR was used in an existing office floor set in a London mixed-use commercial building which had experienced issue with floor vibration. The units were installed on the customer’s floor, minimising the need for disruption and required no structural modifications. Strategic positions were chosen as vibration hot-spots, and once installed, the active mass damping technology resulted in nearly a 75% reduction in vibration responses.
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