Design of Mass Timber Floors for Walking-Induced Vibrations w/ KPFF

Meeting password: 0826

While vibration design is not a code requirement in the U.S., it is widely recognized as having a significant impact on the economy and selection of mass timber floors.

It is for that reason that we are pleased to be joined by Reid Zimmerman (Technical Director) and Jack McCutcheon (Professional Engineer) of KPFF engineers to learn about and discuss the latest on vibration design and performance of mass timber floors for walking-induced excitation.

The presentation topics will include:

(1) human sensitivity and subjectivity to vibration;
(2) brief vibration theory;
(3) vibration criteria for occupant comfort and equipment operation;
(4) design decisions influencing vibration of mass timber floors;
(5) methods and modeling of vibration for mass timber floors, and;
(6) reference to several mass timber floor vibration design examples for future reading by the audience.

The presentation will try to typically reference the relevant sections in the U.S. Mass Timber Floor Vibration Design Guide published by Woodworks which is a relatively new resource available to practicing engineers created to address the gap in guidance on floor vibration of mass timber floors in the U.S.

Looking forward to seeing you and please share!

Meeting password: 0826