Vibrations and Shock I am proud to announce the publication of my new book, "Art Conservation: Vibrations and Shock". The effects of vibrations and shock on valuable cultural heritage objects continue to be a major concern for conservators, collection managers, and heritage professionals. Due to a lack of training in mechanical engineering and mechanics in heritage curricula, hearsay and a fear of the unknown often play too much of a role in dealing with vibrations and/or shock, for example, caused by construction projects or rock concerts in or near their collections, or loan transports. As a result, heritage professionals must search for solutions in a literature filled with confusing and often misunderstood and misused terminology, and expensive and often overdesigned mitigation technologies.
This second book in the Jenny Stanford Art Conservation series was therefore written to provide cultural heritage professionals and students with a solid introduction to the basic concepts and terminology used in engineering for dealing with problems with vibrations and shock. Like the first book in the series (on mechanical properties and testing), it is presented in clear, accessible language for readers without a technical (mechanical engineering) background. The goal is to help them systematically analyze risks due to vibrations and shock through experience and testing, understand how vibration and shock monitoring works, and find simple and cost-effective mitigation strategies. The book is available for pre-ordering prior to its release on June 9, 2026.
ISBN 9789815352061
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Dr. W. (Bill) Wei
Senior conservation scientist (retired)
Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands
now:
vibmech.nl / Wilbar Holding B.V.
Mr. P.N. Arntzeniusweg 108-1
NL-1098GT Amsterdam
The Netherlands
+31 6 2246 3135
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