• 30-11-2023
  • 10:00 - 17:00
  • Collectiecentrum Nederland, Amersfoort + online

Vibrations caused by sources in or near collections, and during loan transport continue to be a major concern for museum and collection professionals around the world. The RCE has been conducting a major research program led by Dr. W. (Bill) Wei on the effect of vibrations on the condition of valuable heritage objects.

The main results of this program will be presented during a hybrid workshop on November 30, 2023. This workshop will include lectures on practical experience, the results of a statistical survey of loan transport, vibration testing of objects, and demonstrations of vibration monitoring equipment and methods.

Registration

Admission to this event is free. You can register via the button below and choose your preference for participation (online or Amersfoort).

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Programme

TimeItem
9.30Coffee & tea
10.00Welcome 
Susan Lammers (General director Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands)
10.15Experience with construction in museums
Megan Harvey (Auckland War Memorial Museum)
11.00Vibrations and vibration testing
Bill Wei (RCE / Vibmech.nl)
11.45Break
12.00Vibration monitoring during construction
Arne Johnson (Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.)
12.45Lunch break
13.30Museum experience with loan transport
Bill Wei (RCE / Vibmech.nl)
14.15Q & A
15.00Closing (end of program for online participants)
&
Break (for participants in Amersfoort)
15.15  In separate groups:
  • Demonstration of vibration monitoring by Arne Johnson and Bill Wei
  • Tour of CCNL 
16.00In separate groups:
  • Demonstration of vibration monitoring by Arne Johnson and Bill Wei
  • Tour of CCNL 
16.45Closing
17.00Drinks