2018 Vibration Webinar

Successful Implementation of Vibration Control during Museum Construction Projects

A one-hour webinar, where leading experts: 

  • Arne Johnson, Structural Engineer-Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates
  • Frank Zuccari, retired head of Conservation-Art Institute of Chicago
  • Mark Ryan, Asst Director for Collections & Exhibitions-Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Washington University

explain the effects of vibrations on humans, buildings, and artwork. Then, a scientific methodology for vibration control that has been successfully implemented during several recent museum construction projects is outlined. Feedback on how the methodology worked is provided by a conservator and collections specialist who oversaw the process. Practical examples, photographs, and data are provided.


 
 
Connect with us
Our mission

The mission of ARCS is to represent and promote registrars and collection specialists, to educate the profession in best practices of registration and collections care, and to facilitate communication and networking.

Learn more about ARCS »