Title:
Reducing Floor Vibrations
Author(s):
Hal Amick
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
28
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
74-75
Keywords:
admixture; damping; sound; vibration
DOI:
Date:
4/1/2006
Abstract:
The polymer admixture described in this article can be used to increase concrete’s damping properties and reduce vibrations. The admixture is most effective at reducing low amplitude vibrations with frequencies above a few hundred hertz, such as those from the impact of hard heels or a dropped hammer, but less effective for high amplitude vibrations, such as earthquakes.