What is VDV?
VDV (Vibration Dose Value) is a way of measuring human exposure to vibration over time.
VDV, or Vibration Dose Value, is a method used to measure human exposure to vibration over time — particularly where shocks, jolts, and intermittent vibration are present. Unlike simple average vibration measurements, VDV gives greater weighting to higher vibration peaks, making it especially useful for evaluating whole-body vibration exposure in vehicles, construction, rail, and industrial environments.
In this video, we explain:
- What VDV is and how it’s measured
- How VDV differs from average vibration measurements
- Why VDV is used to assess whole-body vibration exposure and human comfort
If you’re involved in vibration assessment, workplace monitoring, or health and safety, understanding VDV is essential. Want to explore more acoustics and vibration terminology? Visit the AcSoft Knowledge Hub for practical guides, FAQs, and the full acoustics glossary.
