'When planning an elevated ballroom, owners must be aware of the potential for objectionable floor vibrations...While vibration is an issue of human physical perception and comfort, rather than strength or safety, addressing the issue is critical to creating an enjoyable convention experience.

Owners must participate early in the process, expressing the functional performance goals of the ballroom and defining budget constraints. Designers must have the knowledge and experience necessary to fully understand floor vibration and address it...'

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