Noise and Vibration Monitoring for Silent Piling in Singapore

Abstract

Conventional dynamic pile driving has been commonly used to install sheet piles and foundation piles but this technique tends to generate excessive noise and ground vibration to the surroundings during piling. This research study aims to evaluate the noise and vibration arising from the use of different silent piling rigs in various soil conditions in Singapore. At one site, noise and vibration measurements were also made with vibro hammer to facilitate comparison of noise and vibration levels between silent piling and vibro piling at the same site. In addition, the measured values will be evaluated against the desired noise and vibration limits set by the Singapore authorities. The results of noise and vibration against distance will also be compared with those proposed predicted values using an existing method.