Department of

Architectural Engineering

 


Floor Vibration Research Laboratory

Questions concerning the research conducted at this laboratory should be directed to Dr. Linda Hanagan.

PC based dynamic signal analyzers can be coupled to provide up to 16 measurement channels. Experimental test floor, 10 ft x 26 ft, is used to test measurement techniques and repair solutions.
PC based dynamic signal analyzers can be coupled to provide up to 16 measurement channels. Experimental test floor, 10 ft x 26 ft, is used to test measurement techniques and repair solutions.

Several shakers are available to provide floor excitation and control forces. Custom built force plates are used to measure various input forces.
Several shakers are available to provide floor excitation and control forces. Custom built force plates are used to measure various input forces.

 

Accelerometers and velocity sensors are used to collect dynamic data.
Accelerometers and velocity sensors are used to collect dynamic data.

 

Portable system components provide on site testing capabilities to diagnose floor vibration problems in real buildings.
Portable system components provide on site testing capabilities to diagnose floor vibration problems in real buildings.