Vibration Prediction and Noise Assessment of Building Structures

Dear Colleagues,

Daily operations within living and working spaces in urban areas are frequently disturbed by the sounds and shakes stemming from civil engineering structures. This poses a significant challenge to the functionality and comfort of buildings, which may suffer from floor vibrations and noise due to nearby traffic, construction activities or mechanical systems in operation. These disturbances are not only a concern for those residing or working in these structures, but also pose significant issues for developers, designers and researchers alike. Particularly at risk are research labs and medical facilities that perform delicate tasks, as well as manufacturing units focused on nanotechnology, which can easily be thrown off by even slight vibrations.

Recognizing these challenges, there has been a move toward in-depth analysis and solutions for these disturbances. Key hurdles include the unpredictable nature and randomness of sources of noise and vibration, how these disturbances travel through various materials, and determining effective, cost-efficient ways to mitigate noise and vibration across different frequencies. Failure to adequately manage the impact of environmental noise and vibration could lead to public dissatisfaction and increased scrutiny, adding pressure from public opinion.

This Special Issue is dedicated to showcasing the latest discoveries in the vibration prediction and noise assessment of building structures. We invite submissions of both original research and comprehensive reviews that shed light on the origins, regulatory benchmarks, propagation principles, prediction methodologies, and countermeasures for vibrations and noises affecting buildings. Contributions that introduce novel mathematical and computational strategies, as well as probabilistic approaches facilitating advancements in managing vibration and noise issues, are highly encouraged.

Dr. Chao Zou
Dr. Ziyu Tao
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Buildings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• vibration and noise prediction
• propagation and mitigation
• technological advances in testing
• vibration comfort
• noise disturbance
• long-term performance