The impact of vibrations on fragile historical mixed-media objects
Authors
Anaf, Willemien
Van Bos, Marina
Debulpaep, Marjolijn
Wei, William
Schillemans, Luc
Carton, Tom
Discipline
Physical sciences
Audience
Scientific
Date
2018Metadata
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The Enclosed Gardens of Mechelen are beautiful examples of historical mixed-media objects. Since they are extremely fragile, vibrations are considered a major agent of deterioration. To prepare and evaluate their permanent exhibition and to support decision making for future loans, three experiments were performed to estimate the vibrational impact. First, resonant frequencies were defined in a shaker table experiment. Second, the impact of transport was considered. A truck transport of three Gardens to a temporary exhibition was monitored and the condition of the Gardens was documented before and after transport. Finally, a vibrational assessment was performed on the permanent display.
Citation
Anaf, W., Van Bos, M., Debulpaep, M., Wei, W., Schillemans, L., & Carton, T. "The impact of vibrations on fragile historical mixed-media objects", Estudos De Conservação E Restauro 9 (2018): 64-75.
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Article
Peer-Review
Yes
Language
eng