This paper examines the structural design aspects related to vibrations on floors of urban buildings, induced by human activities that can motivate some discomfort for the users thereof. It presents the Brazilian normative regulations concerning human comfort in structures in the presence of vibrations induced by the users in their daily activities, like walking in places such as houses or offices, and aerobic activities such as dancing, jumping and running. The paper concludes by offering relevant and eminently practical information ready to be used manually or with minimal computer resources by the professionals involved, allowing for verification in the initial design phase regarding the eventual need of careful verifications in the structural design of floors subject to vibrations due to human activities.
vibrations on floors; human comfort; normative aspects
