Elastic building support

1. Introduction

Example of elastic building support

Project: Maltershöfe, Malters, Switzerland

The structure is mounted on PURASYS vibrafoam elastic elastomer mats

in the area of foundation.

Various PURASYS vibrafoam types were arranged over the surface

below the foundation plate.

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 Maltershöfe, Malters, Switzerland

Protection against vibrations

through elastic
building support

Inner-city development is increasingly taking place
in a field of tension consisting of residential develop-
ment, usable space and traffic. Short distances to
shopping facilities and good accessibility by car and
public transport contribute to an improved quality of
life. At the same time, however, noise and vibrations
from motor vehicles and rail vehicles can have con-
siderable adverse effects. Adjoining industrial plants
are considered to be another source of disturbing vi-
brations.
PURASYS products made of polyurethane open up
many ways to minimize these restrictions. KRAIBURG
PuraSys offers solutions for effective vibration and
shock protection.
Expertly designed elastic bearings not only increase
the market value of buildings but also offer the possi-
bility of combining living, traffic and industrial use in
a confined space.

Without protective measures on buildings, vibrations

can damage them for a longer period of time. The
comfort of use is also reduced, as on the one hand
very strong vibrations occur in the building and on the
other hand vibrating walls and ceilings stimulate the
air to vibrate. This creates secondary airborne noise.

Advantages of vibration isolation of buildings with

PURASYS vibrafoam and PURASYS vibradyn
reliable protection against external sources of interference

improved living and working quality

Increase in the market value of properties

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 2. Planning stage

Early consideration of
important aspects
in planning

Buildings which are constructed near railway tracks regulate the permitted levels for different uses and
are most frequently affected by unwanted vibrations. at different times of the day. Architects and planners
In order to counteract these disturbances, two types should consider at an early stage whether elastic be-
of measures can be taken. On the one hand, the in- aring support is necessary for new buildings, as later
terference source (platform) can be decoupled from installation is only possible with considerable effort.
vibrations. This is called source isolation. On the
other hand, the receiver (building) can be supported
elastically, so it is a receiver isolation. With PURASYS
products you have all possibilities both for source iso-
lation (e.g. by mass-spring systems, sub-ballast mats
in railway operation and by decoupled machine foun-
dations in industrial plants) and for decoupling the
vibrations directly at the point of impact.
Noise and vibrations in buildings not only reduce the
quality of living and working, they can even be im-
permissible. For the latter, the relevant standards

Sources of noise and vibration emissions

Sub-ballast mats for structure-
borne sound isolation Train
Sub-ballast mats for Elastic layer for
gravel protection mass-spring system Primary airborne sound
Tramway
Train
sound
airborne
Secondary
airborne sound

vibrations
struct
ure-b
orne s
ound

Subway Isolation with

Elastic layer for PURASYS vibrafoam/
slab track PURASYS vibradyn

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 Am Bahnhof Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland

As a rule, dynamic building studies are carried out
for this purpose. The measurements of the vibration
immissions on the construction site and subsequent
building modelling are therefore carried out. KRAI-
BURG PuraSys is at your disposal as a partner and
supports you in all aspects of elastic bearing, espe-
cially in the selection of suitable PURASYS products.
The effort required for optimal storage of the building
depends on the complexity of the construction project
and the type of vibration. We develop efficient solu-
tions in close cooperation with structural engineers
and building dynamics engineers. KRAIBURG Pura-
Sys application technology designs the products and
creates the installation plans based on the load plans
and the required efficiency, so that nothing can stand
in the way of trouble-free installation.
Groundwater also plays a role in product selection,
for example in buildings with basements. Only polyu-
rethane foams with a closed-cell structure, such as
PURASYS vibradyn, absorb almost no water and can
fully develop their potential even under these condi-
tions.
The product series PURASYS vibrafoam and PURA-
SYS vibradyn can be used for elastic building support
in different designs, namely as full-surface, strip-like
or punctual building support.

Requirements for successful elastic building support

Detection of vibration excitation by vibration measurement

on the construction site

Forecast calculation
(general transfer functions, numerical method)

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3. Measures

Full-surface
building support
In the case of full-surface building support, PURASYS
products are laid on an impedance plate (cleanliness
layer or support plate). As a result, the entire base
plate is elastically decoupled from the subsoil.

This design is relatively simple and does not require

any changes in the building construction. In addition,
the elastomer mats can usually be laid quickly.

Am Bahnhof Schlieren, Zürich, Switzerland

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 Mercedes-Benz-Platz, Berlin, Germany

Strip-like
building support
The strip-like building support can be used for buil-
dings with linear foundations. Through a targeted de-
sign measure, the width of the strip foundations can
be selected in such a way that the PURASYS products
are optimally utilised and thus have the most efficient
isolating effect.

This design also enables individual floors to be de-

coupled. Often, the cellar ceiling is also stored on ela-
stic strips

Mercedes-Benz-Platz, Berlin, Germany

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Measures Continuation

Punctual
building support
The punctual building support is perfectly suited for
buildings with punctiform foundations. In addition, it
is possible to isolate individual floors resting on sup-
ports from one another instead of an entire building.

When a building is constructed on pile foundations,

very large forces usually act on small areas. Often it is
not possible to reduce the load by constructive chan-
ges. In such cases the products of PURASYS vibradyn
HL series are used.

Full-surface building support combined with defined point bearings, Switzerland

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 Seestraße, Zurich, Switzerland

Sidewall
decoupling
In addition to horizontal bearing, vertical decoupling
is recommended - sidewall decoupling. This means
that the side walls of buildings with basements can
also be completely or partially isolated.

This version can also be made later for existing buil-

dings.

Seestraße, Zurich, Switzerland

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4. Solutions with PURASYS products
PURASYS vibrafoam/vibradyn
The materials from
KRAIBURG PuraSys
With the technically high-quality PURASYS vibrafoam
and PURASYS vibradyn products made of mixed-cell
or closed-cell polyurethane, demanding projects in
the field of vibration isolation and sound insulation
can be implemented.
The finely graduated range of standard types makes
it possible to achieve low tuning frequencies over the
entire design range.
Thanks to the closed-cell foam structure of PURA-
SYS vibradyn, storage can even take place below the
groundwater level without any problems.
Biozentrum Basel University, Switzerland
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PURASYS vibrafoam and PURASYS vibradyn are cha-
racterised by their permanently constant isolating
effect and have excellent chemical properties which
allow operating temperatures of - 30 °C to + 70 °C
and also give the material a high resistance to water,
concrete, oils and diluted acids or alkalis. Even short-
term temperature and load peaks that act beyond the
intended load do not cause permanent damage to the
products.
The application technology department is at your dis-
posal as a competent contact for all questions regar-
ding design.
Installation plan - Baseplate Different kind of types of PURASYS vibrafoam
KRAIBURG PuraSys GmbH & Co. KG
Porschestraße 1
Project: Building A02 49356 Diepholz / GERMANY
www.purasys.com
Date: March 22, 2018

Installation
Example of an installation plan
plan - Baseplate
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Porschestraße 1
Project: Building A02 145 146 147 148
49356 Diepholz / GERMANY
www.purasys.com
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Date: March
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PURASYS PURASYS
vibrafoam SD 170 vibrafoam SD 400

This is a one-dimensional calculation for a solid and plane ground based on the model of a harmonic oscillator. A rigid mass in the center of gravity and a mass-less spring are assumed. The non-linear properties of the material and the form factor are considered. The data is based on our current data sheets.
The results are intended only as a summary and general overview for an ideal system. KRAIBURG PuraSys shall not be liable for incidental and/or consequential damages directly or indirectly sustained, nor any loss caused by not complying with relevant industry/product standards and improper use of any PURASYS vibrafoam and vibradyn products. For
suitability to the prevailing site conditions, it is advised that certified testing should be conducted. It is recommended to seek further advice on your application with our technical staff prior to use.
All information is without guarantee.

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PURASYS PURASYS
vibrafoam SD 170 vibrafoam SD 400

This is a one-dimensional calculation for a solid and plane ground based on the model of a harmonic oscillator. A rigid mass in the center of gravity and a mass-less spring are assumed. The non-linear properties of the material and the form factor are considered. The data is based on our current data sheets.
The results are intended only as a summary and general overview for an ideal system. KRAIBURG PuraSys shall not be liable for incidental and/or consequential damages directly or indirectly sustained, nor any loss caused by not complying with relevant industry/product standards and improper use of any PURASYS vibrafoam and vibradyn products. For
suitability to the prevailing site conditions, it is advised that certified testing should be conducted. It is recommended to seek further advice on your application with our technical staff prior to use.
All information is without guarantee.

Our services at a glance

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Material testing and measurement on our own large test bench

Project support right from the start

Preparation of installation plans

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