Do you have a technical challenge? Get in touch with us
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Simply put – to know what their level is 😌
Let’s take a project we worked on in June 2025.
In this case, the task was to verify the impact of vibrations from a new tram line on nearby buildings.
Already at the planning stage of the new railway line, based on model calculations, vibration damping systems were designed within the track structure. Their purpose was to reduce vibrations and structure-borne noise affecting nearby buildings. As a result, the track was equipped with different damping systems along selected sections.
During the acceptance phase, the first verification tests were carried out to assess the actual effectiveness of the applied systems. Since the line was not yet in operation, measurements could not be performed under real traffic conditions.
The results showed that, although the installation of damping systems improved the overall level of vibration and structure-borne noise, the reduction values declared by the manufacturers were not fully confirmed. Therefore, an extended measurement campaign was planned under conditions of real railway traffic.
The first step of this campaign was to measure vibrations in the foundations of nearby buildings to estimate whether more detailed measurements inside the structures would be necessary.
Additionally, where possible, the goal was to determine the vibration transfer function from the source to the building based on field measurements.
Our work demonstrates the importance of verifying design assumptions through real measurements.
Only by comparing planned and actual data can we ensure that damping systems perform as intended — protecting both structures and their surroundings.
What about your experience?
Have you ever verified the performance of vibration or noise-damping systems in infrastructure projects?
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Geotechnical investigation
We operate in Europe as:
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DMT Engineers A/S
DMT Engineers A/S
Skomagervej 13C
7100 Vejle
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DMT Ingenieure GmbH
DMT Ingenieure GmbH
Zum Audorfer See 9
D-24782 Büdelsdorf
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Kiel HRB 12196 KI
Geschäftsführer: Lars Gøttrup Christensen
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