International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2573

Full Length Research Paper

Measurement, prediction and modeling the impact of vibration as the possibility of protection cultural heritage objects

Sebastian Toplak
  • Sebastian Toplak
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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Andrej Ivanic
  • Andrej Ivanic
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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Primoz Jelusic
  • Primoz Jelusic
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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Samo Lubej
  • Samo Lubej
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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  •  Received: 26 July 2014
  •  Accepted: 05 November 2014
  •  Published: 28 November 2014

Abstract

This article describes the possibility of using prognostic equations and the theory of fuzzy logic to predict the intensity of vibrations resulting from the use of construction machinery and heavy traffic. Vibrations from construction machinery can be particularly dangerous if they affect heritage buildings. By analyzing the measured results of vibrations at various facilities, we found that using the theory of fuzzy logic and appropriate modeling we can well predict the intensity of vibration caused by heavy traffic and vibration compaction with vibratory rollers.
 
Key words: Fuzzy logic, ground vibrations, vibrations monitoring, vibrations prognosis, neural networks.