Dynamic comfort criteria for structures A review of UK codes standards and advisory documents 1st Edition by Gordon Breeze ISBN 1848061730 9781848061736

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ISBN 10: 1848061730 
ISBN 13: 9781848061736
Author: Gordon Breeze

Dynamic comfort criteria for structures A review of UK codes standards and advisory documents 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter 1: Introduction

  • 1.1 Background to Dynamic Comfort in Structures
    • Definition of dynamic comfort (e.g., human perception of vibration, sway)
    • Importance of comfort criteria in modern building design
    • Sources of dynamic excitation (e.g., wind, footfall, machinery, seismic activity)
  • 1.2 Scope and Objectives of the Review
    • Identification of relevant UK codes, standards, and advisory documents.
    • Purpose: To critically review and compare their approaches to dynamic comfort.
    • Target audience (structural engineers, architects, building owners).
  • 1.3 Methodology of the Review
    • Selection criteria for documents.
    • Approach to analysis and comparison.

• Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Dynamic Response and Human Perception

  • 2.1 Basic Concepts of Structural Dynamics
    • Natural frequency, damping, mode shapes.
    • Resonance and transient response.
  • 2.2 Human Perception of Vibration and Motion
    • Physiological and psychological factors influencing comfort.
    • Perception thresholds and tolerance levels.
    • Frequency-weighting curves (e.g., ISO 2631).
  • 2.3 Criteria for Acceptable Vibration
    • Peak acceleration, RMS acceleration, vibration dose value (VDV).
    • Probability of discomfort.

• Chapter 3: Review of Key UK Codes and Standards

  • 3.1 British Standards (BS EN)
    • BS EN 1990 (Eurocode 0: Basis of structural design) relevant clauses
    • BS EN 1991 (Eurocode 1: Actions on structures) relevant clauses (e.g., actions from human movement, wind actions)
    • Other relevant BS EN standards (e.g., BS EN 1993 for steel, BS EN 1994 for composite structures)
  • 3.2 Specific British Standards for Vibration
    • BS 6472 (Guide to evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings)
    • BS 6841 (Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to whole-body mechanical vibration and repeated shock)
  • 3.3 Other Relevant UK Standards
    • (e.g., for specific building types or components if applicable)

• Chapter 4: Review of UK Advisory Documents and Guidelines

  • 4.1 Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Guidance
    • “Dynamic Performance of Structures” or similar publications
    • Recommendations for design and assessment.
  • 4.2 Concrete Centre / Steel Construction Institute (SCI) Documents
    • Guidance on floor vibrations, long-span structures.
  • 4.3 Building Research Establishment (BRE) Digests and Handbooks
    • Publications related to building performance and vibration.
  • 4.4 Other Industry Guidance
    • (e.g., from professional bodies, research organizations)

• Chapter 5: Comparison and Critical Analysis of Criteria

  • 5.1 Differences in Scope and Applicability
  • 5.2 Variations in Thresholds and Acceptable Limits
  • 5.3 Consistency and Inconsistencies Across Documents
  • 5.4 Practical Implications for Design and Assessment
  • 5.5 Gaps and Ambiguities in Current Guidance

• Chapter 6: Case Studies and Practical Application (if applicable)

  • Examples of structures where dynamic comfort is critical.
  • Application of different criteria in design scenarios.

• Chapter 7: Conclusions and Recommendations

  • 7.1 Summary of Findings
  • 7.2 Recommendations for Designers and Engineers
  • 7.3 Suggestions for Future Research or Revisions to Codes/Standards

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