vibration

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TK Elevator of Germany, meanwhile, has a 807-foot tower in Rottweil, where engineers run high-speed trials and simulate real-world forces like building sway and vibration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Based on the current analysis of soil conditions, tunnel depths, and tunnel design,” the study found, “Metro predicts that noise and vibration from tunnel construction and subway operations would not be perceptible above the tunnels.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Potential uses include micro and nanoelectromechanical systems, where wear limits device lifespan, as well as magnetic bearings, vibration isolation systems, and ultra-thin magnetic materials where motion and magnetism are closely linked.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

A workaround was found to isolate the batteries from the vibration, which allowed the car to run for longer.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

As we approached the speed of sound, the noise and vibration increased briefly, then things smoothed down considerably as we became supersonic.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins