Kannapolis, NC (October 29-31, 2024)
Modal analysis is an essential technology behind solving noise and vibration problems. This seminar focuses on the measurements needed to make a successful test as well as the reduction of that data to obtain the dynamic characteristics of a structure or system – that is the frequency, damping and mode shapes. Lectures will be augmented with participant collection of their own data sets (working in teams of 2 or 3) with separate test setups for the seminar. Discussion on some of the common pitfalls and misconceptions are presented in this seminar. Measurements with MIMO shakers will be demonstrated; participant data will be performed using impact testing strategies. Dr. Pete Avitabile, Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, will lead the seminar discussions. Download seminar schedule.