Vibration
Assessments

Clement Acoustics are experts in vibration. Our detailed assessments ensure we are able to recommend the best solution for our clients. Assessments include:

Vibration & Planning

If a proposed development is located in close proximity to major roads and / or overground and underground railway lines, then the project may be subject to a Planning Condition. Typically, the condition will require a BS 6472 assessment to be carried out. BS 6472 is used to evaluate the impact of vibration on people. Using highly sensitive accelerometers and data loggers our engineers will carry out a detailed survey of the proposed development site. The data obtained on-site will then be used to determine the suitability of the site as per the guidelines in BS 6472.

Demolition & Construction Vibration Monitoring

Demolition & construction sites often require compliance monitoring. This may be needed to meet the requirements of a Local Authority Section 61 agreement. Monitoring may be required to reduce the risk of impact on people and / or building structures. Typically, noise and dust monitoring is also carried out in conjunction with the vibration monitoring. Clement Acoustics have provided monitoring for many construction and demolition sites. Our services include bespoke websites and alerts systems to help avoid exceedances of Local Authority criteria and to reduce the risk of complaint.

Clement Acoustics are fully conversant with ProPG and follow its guidance in our assessments to ensure your project is in line with national guidelines and reduce risk of planning refusal.

Mechanical Plant Anti Vibration Mounts

Failure to suitably isolate mechanical plant can lead to vibration entering the building structure and re-radiate as noise. The re-radiated noise can be experienced in adjacent spaces, e.g. a dwelling below the roof of a residential block. However, such is the nature of vibration once inside the building structure, the re-radiated noise could be experienced several floors from the location of the plant. Clement Acoustics are able to specify anti-vibration mounting systems to suitably control vibration from mechanical plant and associated pipe/ductwork.