Papers by Keyword: Modal Testing

Abstract: The modeling and optimization of machine tool’s dynamic performance remains to be a grand challenge in machine tool design. In this paper. In order to identifying the concentrated modals of a horizontal machining center, a combined experiment modal analysis method is proposed. A FEA dynamic model accurate in frequency and mode shape is built and verified by comparing with EMA results. Based on the model the optimization of frame structure is made, Simulation results shows the optimized frame enhances the dynamic performance of machine tool.

Abstract: Vibration-based technique to detect damage in laminated composite beams, rectangular plates and cylindrical shells is presented in this paper.A parameter called damage indicator calculated based on mode shape curvature isused in this studyto detect the location and size of small damages accurately in laminated composite structures. Through numerical analysis of laminated compositecantilevered beam, plate and cylindrical shell models with edge crack as damage, the absolute change inthe damage indicator is localized in the region of damage. Thechange in damage indicatorincreases withincreasing size of damage. Thisinformationis obtained by considering two cases of damage sizes (case-1 and case-2)in the structures. Finite element methodbased commercial analysis package ANSYSis used to obtain thenormalized displacement mode shapesof the three models both for intact and damaged states and then the damage indicator is calculated from the mode shapes data.The numerical analysis to detect damage is followed by validation by experimental modal testing.

Abstract: In order to attenuate the deformation of spray boom, a finite element model built based on ANSYS, according to the reasults of numerical modal analysis and modal texting, the reliability of the finite element model was affirmed. Then, an isolator was introduced between spray boom and frame, a frame-isolator-spray boom model was built in ADAMS. The effect of the isolators which have different parameters was research, the reasult shows: The isolator has much effect on attenuating spray booms deformation, the stiffness of isolators spring dampers has little effect on spray booms deformation, but the damping of isolators spring dampers has effect on spray booms deformation.

Abstract: In order to research dynamic characteristics of the spray boom, this paper described a modal testing about a self-designed spray boom, the testing introduced the way that multi points and multi directions exciting, one point and one direction response to obtain the FRFs, after importing the dates to the computer, accorded to the stability diagram which calculated based on STAR7 from the obtained FRFs, four physical poles of the spray boom in the band between 0.25Hz and 30Hz were determined, then, two kinds of curve fitting method (POLYNOMIAL, GLOBAL) were used to identify the modal parameters. The result showed: the modal parameters identified through POLYNOMIAL curve fitting method is more accurate. For the first frequency of spray boom is 8.97Hz, in the band of ground exciting frequency. This may lead to spray booms deformation easily. So, to optimize the spray boom by increase the first frequency is necessary.

Abstract: Machine tool vibrations have great impact on machining process. Modal testing is a form of vibration testing which is able to determine the Frequency Response Function (FRF) of the mechanical test structures. In this paper, the main focus is to identify a procedure to obtain natural frequency values for machine tool components in order to establish better conditions in the cutting process on the machine tool. For this purpose, a 3D model of the machine tools structure is made using design software and exported to analysis software. Later on, the Finite Element Method (FEM) modal analysis was used to obtain the natural frequencies. The model is evaluated and corrected through an experimental modal test. In the experiment, the machine tool vibration is excited by impact hammer and the response of excited vibration is recorded. In the end, the result of both FEM and experimental shows a good consistency in comparison.

Abstract: Circular diamond saws rotating in high speed are widely used to cut hard materials, and narrow slots on saw blades are sometimes used to reduce the blades vibration and noise. Sizing optimization of the annular slots on saw blades is investigated in this paper. First, an accurate finite element model representing an actual saw blade is obtained by model updating. Then, sizing optimization on two types of annular slots is performed to maximize the frequency separation between the finite element analysis results and the saw blades operational speed, and to reduce the possibility of structural resonance. Optimization results demonstrate great improvements in frequency separation from the rotating speed of 500 Hz for the optimized models.

Abstract: Unique functional material of shape memory alloy has attracted tremendous interest from researches, thus has been broadly investigated for a wide range application. Current research effort extends the use of SMA for the design of smart composite structures due to its shape memory effect, pseudo-elasticity and high damping capability. This paper presents an assessment of applications of the SMA materials for structural vibration controls, where the influences of SMA as reinforcement in the composite plate at different temperature are investigated. Four cases of composite plate are studied, which two of them are SMA-based composite fabricated at 0° and 45° angles, and the other two plates are neat (without SMA wires) and built with local stiffener. By using modal testing, the free vibration analysis is carried out to determine the vibration characteristics of composite plates. The results show that infusing SMA wires into composites increased the natural frequencies of the plate considerably, while decreased slightly for damping percentage. However, when SMA wires are heated, the damping percentage improved tremendously due to the phase transformation temperature of SMA from martensite to austenite. The outcome of this study reveals the potential of SMA materials in active vibration control.

Abstract: Paradela Bridge is a metallic bridge located along the bank of the Tua River in northern Portugal. While the bridge is not currently in service, its structure is representative of many metallic truss structures built across the continent between the XIX and the XX century. Tua Line belongs to the Douro area that UNESCO recently declared as world heritage. This study acquires its importance since it might serve as an insight for the study of many other similar structures all over the country. This paper comprises a historic investigation of archived documents, an on-site survey to evaluate its present conditions, a dynamic testing and the construction and calibration of numerical models in finite element analysis (FEA) software, structural assessment and capacity rating estimation. The purpose of constructing numerical models was to evaluate the suitability of the bridge under the original loading and in accordance to modern design standards. The historical research revealed that the truss bridge was designed as a simply supported element and that a series of hand calculations were carried out on individual structural elements (e.g. main trusses, stringers and floor beams). Furthermore, a dynamic test was conducted in order to identify the global dynamic properties of the structure and to calibrate numerical models that ensure reliability and representativeness. FE models served through the structural assessment of the bridge in accordance with modern design codes and to estimate the safety of the bridge. Likewise, a nonlinear failure analysis was also conducted in order to estimate the capacity rate of the bridge and the likely failure modes.

Abstract: The measured Frequency Response Functions (FRFs) often have errors due to the support effects in free-free modal testing. In [1], elimination of support effects from the measured FRFs has been investigated and both stiffness and damping have been considered in support conditions. However, the method is only applicable for single point support occasion while the test structure is usually supported from more than one location in a practical testing. Therefore, this paper further investigates this method to extend its application to multi-points support conditions. Firstly, general formulas of removing the multipoint support effects from the measured FRFs are derived based on the dynamic substructure method. Then a simulated modal test of free-free beam with two points suspension is proposed to verify this method. Finally, the performance of the method is investigated with simulated noisy data. It is shown that the proposed method is effective in removing support stiffness as well as support damping from the measured FRFs as long as the measured data are not heavily contaminated by the noise.

Abstract: The paper presents a miniaturized two-spindle rapid denture repair system with applications on CAD/CAM dental restorations. The necessary functions possessed by denture processing system in medical treatment environment were defined, and the main technical parameters of the machining system were determined. The modal tests of the system structure were conducted for the key areas vibration mode. The volumetric geometric errors of the system were measured with laser interferometers. At last, the milling experiments of human molar crown denture were carried out with the mean surface roughness Ra value 0.8μm, which is consistent with the requirement of dental restoration.