ESI at 2025 MNSEA Annual Seminar & Trade Show!
Tony Baxter, P.E. (MN) and Peter Olney, P.E. (MN, OR) of ESI Engineering were invited presenters at the 2025 Minnesota Structural Engineers Association (MNSEA) Annual Seminar & Trade Show. The topic of this year’s seminar was Vibration and Control of Building Structures, with a focus on floor vibration. Tony and Peter’s presentation was titled “Vibration Serviceability and Measurements: Discussion, Demonstration, Case Studies.”
Vibration serviceability refers to the ability of a structure to function as intended without causing annoyance to its occupants or compromising the performance of sensitive equipment. It is an important design issue for buildings where human comfort is a priority, such as office buildings, hospitals, and residential structures. It is critical for buildings with sensitive laboratories, operating rooms, and equipment such as high magnification microscopes, MRIs, and microelectronic fabrication tools.
Understanding the vibration requirements is part of the challenge. In their presentation, Tony and Peter discussed the breadth of vibration serviceability, vibration criteria, measurements, and several project examples.
View the presentation here:
MNSEA Presentation – ESI’s Vibration Serviceability Presentation
