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  • 1.  Museum Vibration Measurements

    Posted 12-08-2022 14:11
    Hello,

    I'm hoping to undertake a vibration study of our sensitive artifacts on display ahead of an upcoming construction project. I'll first measure our baseline levels in various locations in our galleries, then experiment with levels caused by music (special events), visitor traffic, and construction equipment, and then finally test various mitigation strategies. Has anyone undertaken a comprehensive vibration study in their museum? Do you have recommendation for vibration monitoring equipment/sensors? 

    Any suggestions or input would be much appreciated!

    Many thanks,

    Zoé

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    Zoé Delguste-Cincotta
    Collections Manager
    Aga Khan Museum
    Toronto ON
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  • 2.  RE: Museum Vibration Measurements

    Posted 12-08-2022 17:10

    Hello Zoé, 
    As the acting C2C Care community monitor, I'd like to thank you for posting this question to the community. I've gathered some vibration monitoring resources for you, including a case study or two, and I'm hoping community members will be able to share their own experiences with similar projects. Although the C2C Care program does not endorse any particular manufacturer or product, members are welcome to discuss their equipment experiences and recommendations . 

    Vibrations in the Museum - Quantifying and mitigating human-generated vibrations in museum exhibits (2015) 
    Managing construction-induced vibration in the museum environment (2014)
    Vibration mitigation and monitoring: a case study of construction in a museum (2016)
    Protecting museum collections from vibrations due to construction: vibration statistics, limits, flexibility and cooperation (2018)
    Protection of collections during retrofit or renovation (2019)

    PDF's attached
    IoT-based microclimate and vibration monitoring of a painted canvas on a wooden support (2022)
    Vibration Mitigation and Sound Testing in SUE Hall at the Field Museum in Chicago (2020)
    The new museum of the Viking Age Assessment of vibration from groundworks to avoid damage to artefacts (2022)



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    Sharon Fickeissen
    Connecting to Collections Care Monitor
    Senior Library Conservation Technician
    Hagley Museum & Library
    Wilmington DE
    sfickeissen@hagley.org
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