ISO 2017-2:2007 PDF

Mechanical vibration and shock — Resilient mounting systems — Part 2: Technical information to be exchanged for the application of vibration isolation associated with railway systems

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ISO 2017-2:2007

Mechanical vibration and shock — Resilient mounting systems — Part 2: Technical information to be exchanged for the application of vibration isolation associated with railway systems

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Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 11
Publication date:: November 29, 2007
Edition:: ISO IS 2017 edition 1 version 1
ICS:: 17.160

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ISO 2017-2:2007 establishes requirements to ensure appropriate exchange of information regarding the application of isolation for vibrations and shocks generated by railway systems. ISO 2017-2:2007 is applicable to the construction of new railway systems. It may also be applied to previously installed systems when the user wishes to solve a new vibration problem arising from railroad degradation, when new environmental land use planning requirements are put in place, or when new vibration-sensitive land development occurs in proximity to existing railway systems. It applies to vibration problems encountered in a railway environment but does not address vibration problems within railway cars (carriages) themselves. ISO 2017-2:2007 intends to give appropriate responses to questions highlighted by the producer and users (why, what, when and how to isolate mechanical systems).

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Technical committee: ISO/TC 108 - Mechanical vibration, shock and condition monitoring
SKU: ISO 2017-2:2007

Abstract

Overview

ISO 2017-2:2007 - Mechanical vibration and shock - Resilient mounting systems - Part 2 provides guidance on the technical information to be exchanged when applying vibration isolation for railway systems. The standard focuses on resilient mounting devices (flexible elements used between equipment and supporting structures) to reduce ground‑borne vibration and shock transmitted from trains, track and support structures to nearby buildings and sensitive equipment. It applies primarily to new railway construction but can also guide retrofit or mitigation where rail degradation, new land‑use requirements, or new vibration‑sensitive development arise. (It does not cover vibrations inside rail vehicles.)

Key topics and requirements

Purpose and scope: Defines why to isolate (protect structural integrity, human comfort, equipment function, legal compliance) and when isolation is appropriate.
What to isolate: Distinguishes source isolation (track/train/track support modifications) from receiver isolation (building foundations, equipment supports).
Information exchange: Specifies the types of technical data that must be shared between the railway authority, the receiver producer/user and the isolation supplier, including:
- Performance of isolation systems (expected attenuation)
- Physical data (dimensions, load capacity)
- Dynamic behaviour (frequency response, stiffness, damping)
- Durability, environmental and maintenance data
Measurement and evaluation: Requirements for assessing vibration conditions and validating isolation performance, referencing standardized measurement methods.
Applicability & validation: Guidance on when to apply isolation and how to verify that installed systems meet agreed vibration reduction targets.

Practical applications and users

ISO 2017-2:2007 is useful for:

Railway system authorities and planners specifying mitigation measures in new or upgraded lines
Civil and structural engineers designing foundations, tunnels, elevated track supports
Acoustic and vibration consultants performing measurement, evaluation and mitigation design
Isolation suppliers and manufacturers developing resilient mounts and providing required technical documentation
Building owners and developers near rail corridors assessing retrofit isolation options

Typical applications: base isolation of buildings near tracks, resilient supports for sensitive laboratory equipment, design of rail pads and slab‑track isolation, and contractual information exchange during project procurement.

Related standards

Key normative references cited by ISO 2017-2:2007 include:

ISO 2041, ISO 2631-2, ISO 4866, ISO 7626-1, ISO 8569, ISO 9688, ISO 10815, ISO 10846 (all parts), ISO 14837-1, ISO 14964.

Using ISO 2017-2 helps standardize the vibration isolation design process, ensures clear technical communication among stakeholders, and supports durable, verifiable vibration mitigation for railway‑related projects.

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Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Purpose and scope: Defines why to isolate (protect structural integrity, human comfort, equipment function, legal compliance) and when isolation is appropriate.
What to isolate: Distinguishes source isolation (track/train/track support modifications) from receiver isolation (building foundations, equipment supports).
Information exchange: Specifies the types of technical data that must be shared between the railway authority, the receiver producer/user and the isolation supplier, including:
- Performance of isolation systems (expected attenuation)
- Physical data (dimensions, load capacity)
- Dynamic behaviour (frequency response, stiffness, damping)
- Durability, environmental and maintenance data
Measurement and evaluation: Requirements for assessing vibration conditions and validating isolation performance, referencing standardized measurement methods.
Applicability & validation: Guidance on when to apply isolation and how to verify that installed systems meet agreed vibration reduction targets.

Practical applications and users

ISO 2017-2:2007 is useful for:

Railway system authorities and planners specifying mitigation measures in new or upgraded lines
Civil and structural engineers designing foundations, tunnels, elevated track supports
Acoustic and vibration consultants performing measurement, evaluation and mitigation design
Isolation suppliers and manufacturers developing resilient mounts and providing required technical documentation
Building owners and developers near rail corridors assessing retrofit isolation options

Related standards

Key normative references cited by ISO 2017-2:2007 include:

ISO 2041, ISO 2631-2, ISO 4866, ISO 7626-1, ISO 8569, ISO 9688, ISO 10815, ISO 10846 (all parts), ISO 14837-1, ISO 14964.

ISO 2017-2:2007 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and requirements

Practical applications and users

Related standards

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Practical applications and users

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