Experimental investigation of vibration and structure-borne noise in integrated railway station buildings

This paper systematically studies the characteristics of building vibration and structural noise caused by train operation in view of the vibration and noise problems specific to the railway canopy complex in the integrated development of stations and cities through field measurement. The results show that the vibration energy of the floor slab is concentrated in the medium and low frequency band of 20-80 Hz and directly leads to the main peak of indoor noise in the 40-80 Hz band, with significant coherence between the two, confirming that the “vibration-sound” coupling mechanism is the main source of noise; Interior decoration can effectively improve the acoustic environment quality by reducing the reverberation time. This study reveals the intrinsic connection between vibration and noise and demonstrates that “vibration control of sound” is the fundamental approach to addressing such problems. The research results can provide key theoretical basis and engineering guidance for the optimal design and environmental control of the superstructure.

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Vibroengineering PROCEDIA
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2026-04-22
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https://doi.org/10.21595/vp.2026.25983
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Railway Engineering and Dynamics
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Experimental investigation of vibration and structure-borne noise in integrated railway station buildings

Zhihong Liao
Vibroengineering PROCEDIA
Railway Engineering and Dynamics
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Experimental investigation of vibration and structure-borne noise in integrated railway station buildings

Zhihong Liao
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This paper systematically studies the characteristics of building vibration and structural noise caused by train operation in view of the vibration and noise problems specific to the railway canopy complex in the integrated development of stations and cities through field measurement. The results show that the vibration energy of the floor slab is concentrated in the medium and low frequency band of 20-80 Hz and directly leads to the main peak of indoor noise in the 40-80 Hz band, with significant coherence between the two, confirming that the “vibration-sound” coupling mechanism is the main source of noise; Interior decoration can effectively improve the acoustic environment quality by reducing the reverberation time. This study reveals the intrinsic connection between vibration and noise and demonstrates that “vibration control of sound” is the fundamental approach to addressing such problems. The research results can provide key theoretical basis and engineering guidance for the optimal design and environmental control of the superstructure.

Vibroengineering PROCEDIAVol. 61
Sustainable cities and communities
Openalex Percentile: Top 9%
Railway Engineering and Dynamics
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