A Frequency-Dependent Soil Propagation Model

Hal Amick

Vibration analyses of advanced technology facilities typically must consider frequency as well as amplitude of vibration. A soil propagation model is proposed which will allow the use of site-specific, measureable, frequency-dependent attenuation characteristics. A method is given which allows in-situ determination of those frequency-dependent properties. This approach is applied to the estimation of setback distances for various items of construction equipment at a particular site.

Presented at International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE) Conference on Current Developments in Vibration Control for Optomechanical Systems, Denver, CO (July 1999).

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