151-0015-10L  Engineering Tool IV: Experimental Modal Analysis

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersF. Kuster, K. Wegener
Periodicityevery semester recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentAll Engineering Tool courses are for MAVT-Bachelor students only.

Number of participants limited to 16.

Only one course can be chosen per semester.


AbstractMeasuring- and analysis-methods for the determination of transfer functions of mechanical structures. Evaluation and preparation of the measured data for visualisation and interpretation of the dynamic behaviour.
ObjectiveIntroduction into the practical application of measuring- and analysis-methods for determination of transfer functions of mechanical structures. Evaluation and preparation of the measured data for visualisation and interpretation of the dynamic behaviour.
ContentAcquaintance with the acceleration- and force-sensors, measurement of transfer functions of mechanical structures, determination and description of modes of vibration by means of practical examples, introduction into the vibration theory and its fundamental terms, discrete oscillator.
Lecture notesyes, distribution in the course (CHF 20.-)
LiteratureDavid Ewins, Modal Testing: Theory and Practice
Prerequisites / NoticeIn the practical part of the course the participants self will make measurements on structures and then analyse them for eigenfrequencies and modes of vibrations.