Section 6 Assessment accommodation and workspaces based on ISO 6954:2000
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Section 6 Assessment accommodation and workspaces based on ISO 6954:2000

6.1 Guidance values are based on ISO 6954:2000 Guidelines for the overall evaluation of vibration in merchant ships.

6.2 The severity criteria are intended to apply to the position of maximum vibration within the space under consideration. Vibrations in each of the three orthogonal directions should be assessed independently. Analysis of measurements should be in accordance with Ch 3, 3 Analysis for ISO 6954:2000 .

6.3 The recommended maximum acceptable values of frequency weighted r.m.s. vibration velocity are given in Table 6.6.1 Accommodation and workplace vibration levels for vibration within the frequency range 1 to 80 Hz.

Table 6.6.1 Accommodation and workplace vibration levels

  Normal Excessive
  Frequency weighted r.m.s. mm/s.
Crew accommodation areas 4.5 6
Working areas 6 8
Parent topic: Chapter 6 Accommodation and workspace vibration
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