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Standard Number: BS 6472:1992
Title: Guide to evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings (1 Hz to 80 Hz)
Abstract: Guidance on human response to building vibration which can be detected by the occupants and can affect them in various ways. Tentative guidance is given on vibration magnitude at which adverse comment may arise.
Status: Current, Work in Hand
Publication Date: 1992/02/28
Cross References: BS 6841,
Replaces: BS 6472:1984,
International Relationships: ISO 2631-2:1989 Not Equivalent
Supersedes Draft: 89/80401 DC
Descriptors: Vibration effects (human body), Physiological effects (human body), Vibration hazards, Buildings, Vibration, Vibration measurement, Frequencies, Vibration intensity, Formulae (mathematics)
Related Drafts In Progress: 00/702359 DC * 06/19971045 DC * 06/30113306 DC,



Standard Number: 06/19971045 DC
Title: BS 6472-1. Guide to evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings (0.5 Hz to 50 Hz). Part 1. Vibration sources other than blasting
Availability: Hardcopy Only
Status: Current, Draft for Public Comment
Publication Date: 2006/08/10
Cross References: BS 6841,
Draft Expiry Date: 2006/11/30
Affects: BS 6472:1992
Descriptors: Vibration effects (human body), Physiological effects (human body), Vibration hazards, Buildings, Vibration, Vibration measurement, Frequencies, Vibration intensity, Formulae (mathematics)
ICS: 13.160, 91.040.01
Committee: GME/21/6/4
Notes: Warning: this draft is not current beyond its expiry date for comments.



Standard Number: 06/30113306 DC
Title: BS 6472-2. Guide to evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings (0.5 Hz to 80 Hz). Part 2. Blast-induced vibration
Availability: Hardcopy Only
Status: Current, Draft for Public Comment
Publication Date: 2006/08/10
Draft Expiry Date: 2006/11/30
Affects: BS 6472:1992
Descriptors: Vibration effects (human body), Physiological effects (human body), Vibration hazards, Buildings, Vibration, Vibration measurement, Frequencies, Vibration intensity, Formulae (mathematics)
ICS: 13.160, 91.040.01
Committee: GME/21/6/4
Notes: Warning: this draft is not current beyond its expiry date for comments



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