“NoiseAtWork and MapAtWork” free workshop by Telemetrix Pty Ltd.
“NoiseAtWork and MapAtWork: Software for quick and easy mapping of noise and other measured indicators at work places” We would like to invite you to a free workshop “NoiseAtWork and MapAtWork: Software for quick and easy mapping of noise and other measured indicators at work places” hosted by Telemetrix Pty Ltd. This is a unique opportunity to be introduced to the software and trained by the developer himself. S.E. (Erwin) Hartog van Banda from DGMR Software will be visiting Melbourne in November to hold two workshop sessions. The afternoon session is on Wednesday,...
read moreMonitoring the impact of major infrastructure construction – Noise and Vibration
As development continues and the population in major cities grows, construction noise may affect a greater number of people. For these reasons, the construction industry needs to respond by appropriately managing noise and vibration issues. Construction often generates community noise/vibration complaints despite the limited time frame over which it takes place. Complaints typically arise when the community has no clear understanding of the extent or duration of the construction. Misunderstandings can arise when the contractor is considered to be insensitive by the community even though he...
read moreVibration Guidelines used in Australia
1 Human Comfort Humans are capable of detecting vibration at levels, which are well below those causing risk of damage to a building. Guidelines for acceptable levels for human exposure to vibration in buildings are provided in Australian Standard AS 2670.2[1]. Guidelines are given in terms of satisfactory vibration levels related to the minimum adverse comment level by building occupants. AS2670.2 provides the vibration limits for both continuous and intermittent vibration to prevent adverse comment in residential buildings. More recently, the New South Wales Department of Environment...
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