Vibration Isolation and Foundation Design
Machines transmit vibration into structures and into each other, causing failures far from the source. This course covers isolating machinery and getting foundations right.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01How vibration travels and where it causes damage
- 02Sources, frequencies and transmission paths
- 03Deciding whether isolation is required
- 04Isolator types, selection and natural frequency
- 05Foundation design, mass and stiffness for machinery
- 06Grouting, anchoring and installation practice
- 07Diagnosing isolation failures and verifying performance
What you will gain
- Explain how vibration transmits through structures
- Assess whether isolation is needed
- Select isolators for the machine and frequency
- Specify foundations for rotating equipment
- Diagnose problems caused by poor isolation
- Verify isolation performance after installation
Who should attend
- Mechanical and plant engineers
- Maintenance and reliability staff
- Civil engineers designing machine foundations
- Condition monitoring technicians
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Jun 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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