[NHCOLL-L:5156] vibration levels for wet collections

[Katherine Maslenikov]

Hello,

   We are in the planning stages of a project that will fix the faulty 
water-proofing membrane of our building (and 20 years of water leaking 
into our collection and office spaces).  This will involve excavating 
around the entire building and the use of heavy machinery.  I'm told 
they will need to use earth compactors to shore up the earth where they 
excavate, in addition to other processes that will cause significant 
vibration.  Our fish collection is housed in glass jars of 70% ethanol 
on moving compactor units in the basement of the building.
   I'm looking for literature or any studies that would show the effects 
of vibration on wet collections, or perhaps that might outline 
acceptable vibration limits.  Does anyone have any experience with this 
or know of any resources that might help?

Thank you,

-Katherine
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