BS EN 16929 specifies test methods for the determination of natural frequencies, damping, unit point load deflection, and acceleration of floors composed of sawn timber, engineered wood products, and mass timber beams or slabs (e.g., cross-laminated timber CLT, glued laminated timber GL, nail laminated timber), with or without concrete screeds, as well as for timber-concrete composite floors.
BS EN 16929 helps you determine the timber floor vibration properties and improve the timber floor quality.
BS EN 16929 on the determination of timber floor vibration properties is useful for:
Vibrations induced by footsteps in floors can annoy occupants or disturb the operation of sensitive equipment and processes if the vibrations are not properly controlled. Proper controlling relies on a good understanding of the nature of floor vibrations induced by footsteps.
The wide range of floor construction types, support and loading conditions, make it impossible to specify simple procedures that work in all circumstances.
BS EN 16929 helps you to determine the dimensions of a floor system by measuring the span, length, width, and depth of the floor system also helps you determine moisture content and floor mass of timber floors.
BS EN 16929 provides you with test methods that help you reduce vibrations by determining the natural frequencies.
Overall BS EN 16929 helps you learn timber floor vibration properties.
EN 16929:2018