Historic buildings, museums and similar structures present special challenges when it comes to modernizing infrastructure, updating a building to present codes, or expansion. Such structures typically contain valuable artifacts, artworks and architectural art, including murals, true frescoes and ornamental plaster that may be integrated with murals or frescoes. To upgrade mechanical, electrical, fire protection and security systems and install new utility lines, communication lines, sprinkler systems and so on, it is often necessary to create channels within walls or floors that support these valuable artworks. Further, drills, impact hammers, saws and other construction tools induce vibrations that may affect the integrity of the artworks or structural elements.
GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech has special expertise, analysis techniques and solutions to help prevent the loss of artwork due to vibration caused by construction activities. Before work begins, we will identify the vulnerability of different parts of the existing structure, then establish reasonable vibration criteria and a monitoring plan to minimize risk during construction activities.