Vibration Engineering & Isolation

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.