If a general vibration forecast indicates that protective measures are necessary, these can be custom-designed in a detailed forecast using the Finite Element Method (FEM). By applying this detailed forecast, we ensure that buildings and sensitive facilities are designed to minimize the impact of vibrations.

Your Benefits:

• Precise Simulation and Analysis: Vibrations and shocks in buildings and structures can be captured with high accuracy. Detailed modeling allows potential problem areas to be identified early and targeted vibration mitigation strategies to be developed.
• Optimization of Structural Designs: By simulating various scenarios, the best design solutions can be found—enhancing both structural integrity and acoustic performance.
• Cost Efficiency: The benefits and costs of vibration protection measures can be weighed to achieve optimal protection while remaining cost-effective.

Vibration forecasting in protection and monitoring serves to predict and assess vibrations caused by traffic, construction, or industrial activities. The goal is to identify potential hazards early and determine the need for protective measures. If necessary, qualified vibration measurements are carried out to establish a reliable data basis.

Your benefits:

• Informed assessment: A vibration forecast enables evaluation according to established standards and regulations or specific requirements. This helps to identify potential issues early and develop appropriate protective strategies.
• Tailored solutions for specific challenges: This includes consulting on vibration-optimized component design, planning of vibration-reducing measures such as elastic building foundations within the scope of a detailed forecast (see next section), and support in approval procedures. These measures help ensure usability, residential comfort, and protection of structural assets.

Vibration protection monitoring according to DIN 4150-2 and DIN 4150-3 focuses on the observation and assessment of vibrations caused by construction work, traffic, or industrial activities. The goal is to prevent damage to buildings, infrastructure, and sensitive installations, as well as to reduce disturbances for residents.

At Müller-BBM, we monitor vibrations and airborne noise at construction sites in densely built-up areas or near sensitive facilities using multi-channel measuring devices and automated continuous monitoring systems. We also analyze the recorded data and advise builders and planners on low-vibration construction methods when necessary.

Your benefits:

• Early detection and damage prevention: Continuous monitoring of vibrations allows potential damage to be identified early and countermeasures to be implemented in time.
• Legal certainty and documentation: Compliance with the threshold values defined in the DIN 4150 series is documented, serving as legally valid evidence in case of disputes or approval procedures.
• Alerting project stakeholders: Fully autonomous measurement systems alert selected groups (site management, client, authorities, etc.) in the event of critical vibration impacts to prevent damage to protected assets. Multiple alerting methods are available (visual, acoustic, SMS, or email).

Vibration impacts can cause significant damage to buildings, IT systems, and sensitive installations in industry, research, and development. Through continuous monitoring and analysis, potential damage can be detected and prevented at an early stage.

Our experts offer continuous monitoring using state-of-the-art technology for real-time detection and analysis of vibrations. The development of customized protection strategies is based on the specific requirements of the sensitive installations.

Your benefits:

• Avoidance of operational disruptions: Continuous monitoring enables early detection of critical vibration levels and allows for timely measures to prevent damage to sensitive equipment and systems.
• Ensuring data integrity: Sensitive measuring instruments, such as scanning electron microscopes, deliver precise results because vibrations that could lead to measurement errors are detected in time.
• Documentation and evidence: Automatic alerting and documentation of vibration data can be performed 24/7 and serve as evidence in case of disputes.

Thermal expansion often leads to unexpected noises in new buildings. These sounds, described as "cracking," "popping," or "creaking," are caused by the differing thermal expansions of building components that are connected using special joints such as dowels. When components expand or contract at different rates due to temperature fluctuations—especially if not installed correctly—restraints can develop that release suddenly, producing audible cracking noises. These sounds can occur at any time of day and are particularly noticeable in modern, well-insulated buildings. Vibration and sound measurements help identify the source of these noises and enable appropriate mitigation measures.

Your benefits:

• Improved living comfort: Identifying and eliminating disturbing cracking noises significantly enhances residential comfort. Residents can enjoy a quieter and more pleasant living environment.
• Expanded technical expertise: Investigating and resolving cracking noises broadens the expertise of planners and helps prevent future design flaws. This contributes to the continuous improvement of construction quality.

One advantage of blast vibration measurements lies in the precise forecasting and monitoring of vibrations caused by blasting activities. Müller-BBM offers specialized services for measuring, analyzing, and forecasting these vibrations as part of acceptance measurements and approval procedures. We use state-of-the-art technologies to collect accurate data.

Your benefits:

• Protection of buildings and facilities: By monitoring vibrations and airborne noise during blasting operations, impairments or damage to neighboring structures (according to DIN 4150-3) and vibration-sensitive installations can be documented.
• Adjustment of blasting techniques: Our services support you in adjusting the amount of explosives to ensure compliance with limit values and minimize impacts. This enables flexible and safe execution of blasting operations.
• Consideration of effects on people: In addition to structural facilities, the effects on people inside buildings are also taken into account. Calculations and forecasts help minimize the burden on residents and ensure their well-being in accordance with normative and legal requirements.