Vibration control

Traffic, construction sites and demolition work create more than just noise. Vibrations and tremors are often felt in nearby buildings – and the consequences can be severe. In addition to damaging the building itself, sensitive equipment such as servers, computers, measurement instruments and medical devices may be affected. Vibrations can also have a significant impact on human health, well-being and quality of life.

If you are a property developer, owner, planner or architect, you won’t want to take chances when it comes to people or protected buildings. Our predictive models, measurements and expert reports help prevent damage before it occurs while ensuring adherence to legally prescribed threshold values. 
 

Reducing vibrations

Vibrations can be caused by a number of activities. The most frequent sources include heavy machinery on construction sites, pipeline construction, roadworks, road and rail traffic, demolition work and blasting. Our experienced engineers can reliably predict vibration levels before your construction project begins, helping you identify effective mitigation measures. We can also carry out continuous and long-term monitoring throughout your project to assess the impact on the surrounding area. This will give you peace of mind with all the documentation you need to ensure that your project poses no risk to neighbouring areas and the environment. 

Our vibration monitoring services at a glance:

• Structure-borne noise, oscillation and vibration measurements
• Vibration forecasts for urban development projects
• Continuous and long-term monitoring with automatic alerts when limits are exceeded
• Expert reports
• Consulting and support for vibration control strategies
• Construction site monitoring
• Workplace noise and vibration measurements

Your benefits with TÜV Hessen:

• We are certified under Section 29b of the Federal Emissions Control Act (BImSchG) and accredited in line with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• High availability: We provide fast and flexible support thanks to our extensive network of experienced and independent experts and engineers.
• Combined expertise: We offer a comprehensive range of services in all relevant areas – from noise control and building acoustics to workplace safety.
• Long-standing experience: TÜV Hessen has built up years of expertise in the field of noise and vibration control – and is trusted by authorities and the public.