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Table 1 Summary of vibration guide values for structure damage

From: Dynamic effect of metro-induced vibration on the rammed earth base of the Bell Tower

Vibration standard

Evaluating index

Evaluation object

Evaluation value (mm/s)

ISO 4866:2010 (ISO 2010)

PPV

Ancient architecture

2.5

Germany DIN4150-3:1999 (Germany 1999)

PPV

Ancient architecture

3–10

UK BS7385-2 (UK 1993)

PPV

Ancient architecture

7.5

Switzerland 6.10SN640312:1992 (Swiss 1992)

PPV

Old and poorly maintained buildings

2

Portugal (Meng 2009)

PPV

Ancient architecture

2.5

Japan (Cao 2006)

PPV

Ancient architecture

5

China GB10070-88 (China 2003)

PPV

Ancient architecture (cracking and weathering)

1.8–3.0

China GB/T50452:2008 (China 2008)

PPV

Ancient architecture

3–5

State Administration of Cultural Heritage (Meng 2009)

PPV

The Bell Tower and the City Wall

0.15–0.2