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Structural and Vibration (TSM_StrVibr)
Structural vibrations: theoretical aspects, numerical modelling (Finite Element: reduced order models), experimental testing. Passive vibration control. Dynamic analysis of high performance machine tools.
Prerequisites
- Linear algebra (matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors,…), linear differential equations.
- Dynamic equilibrium of a mechanical systems (mass, springs, dampers, natural frequencies,…)
- System Dynamic Analysis: stability and control
- Fourier transform.
- Entry-level experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Learning Objectives
- Consolidate theoretical knowledge on structural vibrations
- Passive solutions for vibration alleviation: dynamic isolation, Tuned Mass Dampers
- Numerical modelling by lumped masses and Finite Elements (reduced order models)
- Experimental Modal Analysis
Contents of Module
- Theory review: systems with one degree of freedom (DOF).
- Energy dissipation: viscous and hysteretic damping
- Dynamic modelling in matlab/Simulink
- Dynamic vibrations isolation
- Tuned Mass Dampers
- Theory review: multi-DOF systems. Eigen-frequencies and mode shapes. Modal coordinates
- Dynamic analysis by Finite Element modelling. Model reduction techniques: Modal and Craig Bampton.
- Experimental Modal Analysis: tools and basic methodologies. Impact hammer, shakers, accelerometers
- Dynamic response of mechanical structures in controlled systems. The case of Machine Tools.
- Vibrations in rotating machinery.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Frontal theoretical lessons with interaction. Self-developed numerical analysis in MATLAB/Simulink and Siemens Nastran NX.
Group project, possibly with test bench design.
Literature
Lecture notes.
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