[NHCOLL-L:2766] effects of vibration

[Leslie Harris]

Does anyone know of any studies on the effects of vibration on specimens in 
areas adjacent to construction?  Have any personal experience with 
this?  Part of our museum is due to undergo earthquake stabilization 
measures which will include drilling  6" holes through all the support 
columns; epoxy will then be pumped into the holes.  Collections in the area 
(invertebrates in alcohol-filled glass jars and jacketed paleo specimens) 
will not be moved so specimens will be subject to varying levels of 
vibration based on their proximity to the columns.   We would like to know 
what effects have been documented and what we need to do to project our 
specimens.  Any information would be very greatly appreciated.  Please send 
your responses to the email address below.
Many thanks,

Leslie H. Harris
Collection Manager,
LACM-Allan Hancock Foundation Polychaete Collection     tel: 213) 763-3234
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County            fax: 213) 746-2999
900 Exposition 
Boulevard                                                email: lharris at nhm.org
Los Angeles, California 90007 U.S.A.
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