Experimental Modal Analysis (ME 6L058)
Pre-Requisites: None

ELECTIVE
L – T – P – C
3 – 0 – 0 – 3

Overview of vibration, Modal testing, Experimental Modal theory, Excitation techniques (Shaker and Hammer) Transducer and calibration, Digital signal processing for experimental modal analysis Modal parameter extraction, Validation of extracted modal parameters, Model updating, Structural Dynamic modification, Practical discussion and case studies.

Recommended Books:
  1. Modal Testing, Theory, Practice, and Application - D.J. Ewins(Mechanical Engineering Research Studies: Engineering Dynamics Series) 
  2. Theoretical and Experimental Modal Analysis - Maia N M M(Mechanical Engineering Research Studies. Engineering Control Series, 9)
  3. Modal Analysis - Zhi-Fang Fu , Jimin He (Butterworth-Heinemann, publisher)