Research Report 207 Effects of traffic induced vibrations on heritage buildings - further case studies

Publication Year

1989

Document Status

Current

Abstract

The effects of traffic induced vibrations on heritage buildings have been studied in four widely different buildings. Three stone-built and one timber-framed building, including a Georgian town house and a large 15th century church, were examined. As part of the study a large farmhouse was surveyed before and after a significant increase in lorry traffic to determine if the increased exposure to traffic vibration had triggered damage. It was concluded that although measurable levels of ground-borne vibrations were present in all buildings, reaching perceptible levels in some, the observed damage was likely to have been caused by other site factors rather than the exposure to traffic vibration.

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