Our specialized Vibration service offers comprehensive solutions for the measurement and control of vibrations in various contexts, using high-sensitivity calibrated accelerometric chains and ensuring compliance with relevant UNI standards.

Advanced Instrumentation for Vibration Measurement

High-sensitivity calibrated accelerometric chains: We provide calibrated triaxial accelerometers with sensitivity up to 10 V/G, ensuring precise measurements even for low-amplitude vibrations across different application sectors.

Specialized configurations by sector:

  • Industrial accelerometers for machinery and production systems
  • Seismic sensors for structural and geotechnical monitoring
  • Piezoelectric accelerometers for dynamic analysis, including high-frequency applications

Vibration Measurement and Control Services

Assessment of vibration impact on buildings and structures:

  • Analysis of structural response to vibrations induced by traffic, machinery, or construction activities
  • Assessment of structural damage risk according to UNI 9916:2014
  • Long-term monitoring to evaluate cumulative vibration effects
  • Correlation with structural and geotechnical parameters

Vibration analysis in industrial environments:

  • Diagnostics of machinery and industrial systems to identify operational issues
  • Optimization of performance and lifespan of machinery through vibration analysis
  • Design of isolation systems to reduce vibration transmission
  • Predictive maintenance based on spectral analysis

Vibrations in the transport sector:

  • Assessment of vibration impact from railway and road infrastructure on surrounding buildings
  • Design of vibration attenuation systems for railways and metro lines
  • Vibration analysis in vehicles to improve passenger comfort
  • Monitoring of bridges and viaducts under dynamic loads

Vibrations in the building sector:

  • Design of vibration isolation systems for sensitive buildings (hospitals, precision laboratories)
  • Assessment of vibration comfort in residential and commercial buildings
  • Modal analysis of structures to identify resonance frequencies and vibration modes
  • Compliance verification with regulatory limits for human disturbance

Vibrations in Work Environments According to UNI Standards

Vibrations in workplaces according to UNI 9614:1990 and UNI 9614:2017:

  • Assessment of disturbance to potential receptors caused by vibrations
  • Triaxial measurements with accelerometers compliant with standards
  • Established methodologies for data analysis and determination of vibration immission

Vibrations in buildings according to UNI 9916:2014:

  • Assessment of disturbance to occupants in buildings
  • Classification of vibrations based on intensity and frequency
  • Definition of acceptability limits for different building uses
  • Design of mitigation measures tailored to specific cases

Specialized Application Sectors

Manufacturing industry:

  • Facilities with high-speed rotating machinery
  • Production lines with vibrating systems
  • Metal and material processing plants
  • Automated transport and handling systems

Transport infrastructure:

  • Railway lines
  • Metro systems and urban transport
  • Airports and runways
  • Road bridges and viaducts

Construction sector:

  • Construction sites using heavy machinery
  • Demolition and excavation activities
  • Piling works and special foundations
  • Structural reinforcement works

Energy sector:

  • Power plants and cogeneration facilities
  • Wind farms and turbines
  • Hydroelectric plants
  • Pumping and compression stations

Advanced Analysis Methodologies

Time-domain analysis:

  • Statistical analysis of vibration signals
  • Identification of transient and impulsive events
  • Correlation with operational and environmental parameters

Frequency-domain analysis:

  • High-resolution FFT spectral analysis
  • Identification of dominant and harmonic frequencies
  • Modal analysis for structural characterization
  • Coherence analysis between multiple measurement points

Reference Standards

Vibrations in work environments:

  • UNI 9614:1990 – Measurement of vibrations in buildings and criteria for disturbance evaluation
  • UNI 9614:2017 – Measurement of vibrations in buildings and criteria for disturbance evaluation

Vibrations in buildings:

  • UNI 9916:2014 – Criteria for measurement and evaluation of vibration effects on buildings
  • ISO 4866 – Mechanical vibrations in buildings
  • DIN 4150 – Structural vibrations

Specialized Technical Instrumentation

Certified measurement chains:

  • Piezoelectric accelerometers with sensitivity up to 10 V/G
  • Low-noise IEPE signal conditioners
  • Synchronized multi-channel acquisition systems
  • Calibration certificates traceable to national standards

Specialist Support

  • Consulting for the design of anti-vibration systems
  • Assistance in selecting isolation technologies
  • Technical training for company staff on regulations
  • Periodic monitoring of intervention effectiveness
  • Continuous regulatory updates

Contact AC Acustica for vibration measurements and specialized consulting in accordance with UNI 9614:1990, UNI 9614:2017, and UNI 9916:2014.