Vibration is often the hidden cause of acoustic failure.
You may meet STC targets.
You may meet NC levels.
Yet low-frequency vibration travels through structure and reappears as noise in adjacent rooms.
We provide specialist vibration isolation engineering in Saudi Arabia, focused on resonance control and structure-borne noise mitigation.
Natural Frequency & Resonance Control
Every rotating machine operates at a defined RPM.
If isolator natural frequency (fn) is not correctly tuned, resonance occurs.
We undertake:
- Operating speed analysis
- Forcing frequency identification
- Natural frequency selection
- Transmissibility evaluation
Typical design range:
- fn: 3–10 Hz for critical applications
- Static deflection: 5–25 mm depending on load
This prevents vibration transmission from:
- CHW pumps
FAHUs - Cooling towers
- Generators
- Industrial fans
Spring & Elastomeric Isolator Selection
Isolator selection is not based on catalog preference.
It depends on:
- Equipment weight
- Load distribution
- Centre of gravity
- Slab stiffness
- Required isolation efficiency
We provide:
- Spring isolator sizing
- Elastomeric pad selection
- Inertia base coordination
- Anti-vibration hanger specification
- Pipe riser isolation detailing
Proper selection prevents rigid bridging and secondary transmission.
Floating Floor Engineering
Floating floors are required where impact and vibration control must be predictable.
Applications include:
- Gyms
- Studios
- Mechanical rooms
- Theaters
- Pump rooms
We design:
- Spring-isolated floating slabs
- Rubber-isolated systems
- Composite resilient build-ups
Engineering considerations:
- fn tuning (3–8 Hz typical for gyms)
- Load distribution across mounts
- Edge and penetration isolation
- Slab deflection limits
- Compatibility with structural design
The objective is controlled low-frequency performance across 8–63 Hz range.
Structure-Borne Noise Mitigation
Vibration travels through:
- Slabs
- Beams
- Risers
- Pipe supports
- Rigid duct connections
We coordinate:
- Flexible connectors
- Isolation hangers
- Pipe support decoupling
- Shaft wall detailing
- Equipment anchoring strategy
This protects residential bedrooms, offices, and healthcare spaces from mechanical vibration transmission.
Integration with Saudi Projects
Vibration engineering is critical in:
- High-rise residential towers in Riyadh
- Industrial plants in Dammam
- Hospital projects in Jeddah
- Mixed-use developments in Makkah and Madinah
Failure to address vibration at design stage results in:
- Low-frequency complaints
- Night-time disturbance
- Tenant disputes
- Expensive retrofits
Vibration Integration with HVAC Systems
Noise control fails if vibration is not addressed.
We coordinate:
- Static deflection calculations
- Natural frequency (fn) tuning
- Flexible connector detailing
- Pipe riser isolation
- Floating slab design for heavy equipment
This prevents resonance and structure-borne transmission.
Deliverables
Our vibration engineering scope includes:
- Isolator calculation sheet
- Natural frequency tuning summary
- Static deflection verification
- Floating floor design guidance
- Coordination notes for structural and MEP teams
- Compliance alignment with ISO and project criteria
Vibration isolation is not accessory design.
It is core engineering required to protect acoustic performance.