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    The document discusses construction practices for retrofitting wood I-joist floors to minimize vibration. It outlines various retrofitting options such as removing vibrating items, correcting soft spots, and increasing floor stiffness or mass through methods like adding sheathing, bridging, or reducing spans.

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    The document discusses construction practices for retrofitting wood I-joist floors to minimize vibration. It outlines various retrofitting options such as removing vibrating items, correcting soft spots, and increasing floor stiffness or mass through methods like adding sheathing, bridging, or reducing spans.

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    I JOIST FLOOR VIBRATION PART 2; FIXES FOR IJOIST FLOOR VIBRATION

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    The document discusses construction practices for retrofitting wood I-joist floors to minimize vibration. It outlines various retrofitting options such as removing vibrating items, correcting soft spots, and increasing floor stiffness or mass through methods like adding sheathing, bridging, or reducing spans.

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    D A T A F I L E

    Construction Practices for Wood


    I-Joist Floor Vibration Retrofit
    INTRODUCTION
    Floor vibration is the natural result of dynamic forces acting upon a floor system, caused by something as simple as people
    walking across a room. Regardless of floor type, all above-grade floors are subject to some degree of vibration. If the vibra-
    tion is excessive, it can annoy a homes occupants, detract from their sense of comfort and security, and even lead to fears
    about structural safety.
    Fortunately, builders can minimize floor vibration through design considerations in new structures and retrofit of existing
    structures. This APA publication covers some of the basic construction practices for retrofitting floors.
    ENGINEERED WOOD SYSTEMS ENGINEERED WOOD SYSTEMS
    FLOOR VIBRATION RETROFIT
    There are a variety of retrofitting options to consider as you seek ways to
    minimize floor vibration in existing buildings. These options vary in effec-
    tiveness from one situation to another, and before choosing one or more of
    them, you should first identify the cause of each vibration.
    Removal of vibrating articles: Since items that vibrate can call atten-
    tion to floor movement, simply move or remove the items. For example, you
    might remedy a vibration problem by removing or rearranging the rattling
    dishes in a china cabinet.
    Soft-spot correction: Three common causes of vibration are unsup-
    ported joist ends (due to support settlement), dimensional change in sup-
    porting members, and inadequate attachment of floor sheathing to joists. In
    some cases, the resulting soft spots may be eliminated by inserting shims at
    appropriate locations.
    Increasing floor stiffness or mass: You may be able to resolve vibra-
    tion problems by increasing a floors stiffness or mass. Here are five options
    to consider although some may not be feasible due to unavailable floor
    space, inaccessible floor framing and/or other considerations:
    Construction Practices for Wood I-Joist Floor Vibration Retrofit
    Form No. EWS D720
    I
    2004 APA The Engineered Wood Association
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    www.apawood.org
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    a) Floor joist reinforcement: To stiffen a floor system, attach 19/32-inch- or
    23/32-inch-thick wood structural panels to both sides of each I-joist in the
    vicinity of the problematic area. Use panels with the same depth as the
    I-joist and install them with the strong panel axis running parallel to the joist
    length. When nailing into the I-joist flanges, use the minimum nail spacing
    recommendations published by the I-joist manufacturer or APA. Combining
    a construction adhesive with the nails will further increase the stiffness of
    the floor.
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    b) Floor sheathing/covering: To increase the stiffness across floor supports,
    properly attach (i.e., glue-nail) thicker floor sheathing to the floor joists. The
    added mass of an additional floor layer to the top of the joists has a positive
    effect on floor performance. Hardwood flooring can also improve floor per-
    formance by reducing vibration.
    c) Ceiling board attachment: The glue-nail attachment of gypsum ceiling
    boards to the bottom of floor joists has a similar effect as the attachment of
    an additional floor layer on top. An added benefit is that you may improve
    the fire performance rating of the floor system.
    d) Bridging: By using methods
    such as blocking, cross bridg-
    ing, and bottom strapping, you
    can increase floor stiffness in
    the across-the-joist direction.
    Although this has little effect on
    the natural frequency of a floor
    system, i t can si gni f i cantl y
    reduce the vibration amplitude
    if it is attached with a continu-
    ous bottom strap. For floor sys-
    tems of less than 14 feet, install
    a single line of between-joist bridging at the mid-span. For longer spans, it is generally recommended that you install
    two lines of between-joist bridging at the third-span locations.
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    Construction Practices for Wood I-Joist Floor Vibration Retrofit
    Form No. EWS D720
    I
    2004 APA The Engineered Wood Association
    I
    www.apawood.org
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    e) Span reduction: You can drastically reduce floor vibration if you are able
    to add an intermediate support to the floor span. You might introduce a
    built-up, 2x lumber column in the location of the problem, a beam system
    below the I-joists, or more foundation supports for crawl spaces.
    While you might need to consider multiple options to address an existing
    floor vibration problem, the nuisance effect can usually be mitigated. In
    severe cases, consult a design professional or the I-joist manufacturer. See
    APA Technical Note E710 for more information.
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    Construction Practices for Wood I-Joist Floor Vibration Retrofit
    We have field representatives in many
    major U.S. cities and in Canada who can
    help answer questions involving APA and
    APA EWS trademarked products. For addi-
    tional assistance in specifying engineered
    wood products, contact us:
    APA THE ENGINEERED
    WOOD ASSOCIATION
    HEADQUARTERS
    7011 So. 19th St.
    Tacoma, Washington 98466
    (253) 565-6600
    I
    Fax: (253) 565-7265
    PRODUCT SUPPORT HELP DESK
    (253) 620-7400
    E-mail Address: help@apawood.org
    The product use recommendations in this
    publication are based on the continuing pro-
    grams of l aboratory testi ng, product
    research, and comprehensive field experi-
    ence of Engineered Wood Systems. However,
    because EWS has no control over quality of
    workmanship or the conditions under which
    engineered wood products are used, it can-
    not accept responsibility for product perform-
    ance or designs as actually constructed.
    Because engineered wood product perform-
    ance requirements vary geographically, con-
    sult your local architect, engineer or design
    professional to assure compliance with code,
    construction, and performance requirements.
    Issued August 2004
    www.apawood.org
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    www.apawood.org
    ENGINEERED WOOD SYSTEMS ENGINEERED WOOD SYSTEMS

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