A lightweight floor system consisting of a concrete slab on steel joists or
beams is susceptible to annoying vibrations caused by walking. This investigation
considers a criterion developed by Allen (1991) that indicates whether a proposed
structural floor system is acceptable for walking vibrations.
The proposed vibration criterion is evaluated using the Murray vibration
criterion as a basis for comparison. Both criteria are used to determine the
acceptability of existing office floors, shopping malls, and pedestrian bridges. The
evaluation results for each criteria are compared and the strengths and weaknesses
of both criteria are discussed in detail
A derivation is presented for the proposed criterion and the calculations
involved in utilizing the criterion are described. Finally, recommendations for
future research are discussed based on the evaluation results of the investigation.
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