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DIN 4150: Deutsches Institut fr Normung.

Sets limit values vibration speed of the particle in mm / s, considering the type of civil structure and
the frequency range in Hz, in which prove to be out of risk of damage buildings.
The most relevant considerations of this standard:

The field of application are the vibrations produced by any source.

The three classes of buildings defined by the standard are:
Structural or industrial buildings.
Residential buildings.
Historic buildings and sensitive constructions (wood, clay, etc.).
Frequencies are analyzed in three intervals, lower values 10Hz, values between 10-50Hz and
values between 50-100Hz.
The standard assumes that for frequencies above 100 Hz, the structure supports high
vibration levels.
The velocity values defined particle vibration vary 3mm / s, in the case of monuments and
buildings often delicate below 10Hz, up to 50mm / s in the case of industrial structures
frequently between 50-100Hz.
Maximum velocity for:
Residential buildings and similar constructions: (5, 5-15, 15-20 mm/s).
At concrete structures depends on the frequency and goes from 20 to 50 mm/s.
Velocity at some other more sensitive edifications to vibrations. (3, 3-8, 8-10 mm/s).

EE. UU: OSM 817.67 (Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement).

This standard are developed for coal mining, establishes procedures to determine the velocity
ranges of vibrations, depending on the level of monitoring.

Relevant aspects for this norm:

Its scope is on the ground vibrations caused by blasting in coal mines.
Uses sensors of three components, to record the speed.
Indicative values for maximum speed:
For distances of 100 and 1500 m: 25.4 mm/s.
For distances greater than 1500 m: 19.0 mm/s.
It is not self-sufficient, need standard USBM RI 8507 when need to use frequency analysis.

EE. UU: USBM RI 8507.

The USBM RI8507 is not really a rule, is a research report of Department of Mines from USA (USBM
- US Bureau of Mines) about the effects of the vibrations produced by the carbon mine in Evansville
Ayrshire -Indiana- on nearby homes (Siskind et al., 1993).
Although RI8507 is not a standard norm, its values have been accepted around the world as
thresholds for cosmetic damage to homes due to vibrations caused by blasting.

The fundamental characteristics of the BI8507 are:

Its scope are vibrations caused by blasting.
Uses sensors of three components, to record the speed.
Values under 4 Hz of frequency not were tested.
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Measurements were made with an approximately constant distance. They are only
applicable to housing.
UNE 22-381-93
The Spanish norm was created with the objectives of establish a procedure for the study and control
of vibrations originated by blasting rocks with combination of commercial explosives. That rule is
applicable to different types of work where rock blasting, it can be for mining, quarrying, civil works
and demolitions were carried out, etc.
The principal characteristics of Spanish norm are:
Uses sensors of three components, to record the speed, displacement or acceleration.
Detection capability Maximum levels of at least 1-100mm/s.
Sensors located near the structures subject to vibration.
It encompasses a large number of structural types.
Frequency from 8 to 150 Hz.
Maximum velocity at concrete structures depends on the frequency and goes from 0.8 to
25 mm/s.
Maximum velocity at civil structures and homes. (3, 4 , 6 mm/s).
Velocity at supremely susceptible buildings to vibrations takes intermediate values from the
last two.

Airblast.

Separate limits apply depending upon whether the site was in operation prior to the introduction
of this Guideline. Existing operations are defined as those where mining or extractive operations
have been undertaken or where planning approvals for those operations existed prior to 1 July
2001 and where the existing Work Authority or Licence allows blasting. In some cases the limits
recommended by this guideline may not be consistent with current Mining Licence or Work
Authority conditions. In such cases the applicable limits are those set down in the Licence or
Authority. Ground vibration and airblast levels are generally measured at the nearest sensitive
site.

At most existing sites, Work Authority or Licence conditions set limits for airblast and ground
vibration measured at sensitive sites.

For existing sites the limits are as follows.

Ground vibration at sensitive sites should be below 10mm/s (ppv*) at all times, and

Airblast at sensitive sites should be below 120dB (Lin Peak*) at all times.

At new sites, criteria at the site boundary or at other defined points may be set in Work Authority
or Licence conditions to ensure vibration and airblast are below appropriate limits at the most
affected sensitive sites.

New sites should meet the requirements of part 3.1 as well as the following:
Ground vibration at sensitive sites should be below 5 mm/s (ppv) for 95% of all blasts.
Airblast at sensitive sites should be below 115dB (Lin Peak) for 95% of all blasts.
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References.

[1] Normung, D. I. (1999). Deutsche Norm DIN 4150-3. Berlin

[2] (AENOR), A. E. (1993). Control de vibraciones producidas por voladuras. Madrid: Asociacin
Espaola de Normalizacin y Certificacin (AENOR).

[3] Office of Surface Minin, R. A. (1983). OSM 817.67.

[4] http://earthresources.vic.gov.au/earth-resources-regulation/licensing-and-
approvals/minerals/guidelines-and-codes-of-practice/ground-vibration-and-airblast-limits-for-
blasting-in-mines-and-quarries