The Effect of Topping on Hollow Core Slab Floor Plates on Comfort Criteria Due to Vibration by Human Activities

Abstract

Experimental testing was carried out in a two-story parking building with variations of floor plate finishing without toppings, reinforced concrete toppings, and ceramic toppings. In addition, a drop impact test and a heel drop test were carried out to get the vibration value in the form of a natural frequency. The test results showed that the natural frequency value on the floor slab with topping has a higher natural frequency than without topping, with an average increase of 29.8% for reinforced concrete topping, and 14.2% for ceramic topping. All test results meet the minimum natural frequency limits based on the SCI P354, JGJ 3, PCI MNL-126-15E, and GB50010 standards. As for the AISC DG11, the S4 plate has a frequency that sensitive to the human body.