(DURIP) Research Instrumentation for Nonlinear Modal Analysis

Abstract

The project provided the necessary instrumentation for modal analysis of slender and flexible structures, which in turn resulted in the development of a structural laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico. The University has provided matching funds, ME Department has provided laboratory space and the Hewlett Packard Corporation has donated extra equipment necessary to enhance research capability in the area of vibration and structural dynamics. As the grant received included only funding for purchase of the equipment, other proposals are prepared by the faculty for funding of research on this related subjects utilizing the acquired equipment. In addition, a number of research and thesis problems on the subject are defined and proposed to be investigated using the facilities acquired. Keywords: Crack detection, Energy dissipation, Frequency response.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1990
Accession Number
ADA221987

Entities

People

  • A. Sabzevari

Organizations

  • University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Analog Computers
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Computers
  • Corporations
  • Dynamics
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Instrumentation
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Modal Analysis
  • Puerto Rico
  • Scientific Research
  • Security
  • Vibration

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Structural Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Space