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The detection of damage in structures through the use of vibrational methods offers particular advantages, which makes it an attractive method to use in specific applications. In this work the advantages and some of the possible applications of vibrational damage detection methods will be discussed. A study of the field of damage detection using vibration techniques is undertaken. Available methods are categorised in general groups according to the underlying principles. The principle, on which each group functions, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each, concerning the practical application thereof, is explained. The goal of this work, which entails developing a damage detection method using large amounts of raw data directly and combining some of the most favourable properties of the different groups to detect damage, are set. The new method is developed and compared both numerically as well as experimentally to two methods, chosen from the literature because of similar methodology and their reputation for effective damage detection. The methods will be tested numerically with respect to accuracy, sensitivity and multiple damage detection ability. Finally experimental data is gathered and used to verify the methods damage detection ability. The new method provides a different approach to damage detection, by combining an available vibration detection method with the maximum available amount of data in order to increase the damage detection ability. / Dissertation (MEng (Mechanical Engineering))--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering / unrestricted

Orientador: José Manoel Baltazar / Co-orientador: Átila Madureira Bueno / Banca: Paulo José Amaral Serni / Banca: Andre Luiz Andreoli / Resumo: O estudo de técnicas de controle de vibração tem grande importância em diversas áreas da Engenharia, tais como Aeroespacial, Automobilística, Mecânica, Robótica, etc. Um dos principais problemas observados nesses sistemas referem-se as oscilações mecânicas oriundas dos movimentos, ocasionando as vibrações nas estruturas flexíveis. Os sistemas de controle de veículos espaciais, satélites artificiais, manipuladores robóticos, guindastes rotativos, vigas engastadas, entre outros, mesmo se considerados rígidos, apresentam comportamento não-linear. Analisar essas situações expostas visa, dentro das diversas áreas, proporcionar maior margem de segurança e estabilidade do equipamento, da carga e dos usuários. Diante desse contexto, este trabalho tem como objetivo desenvolver modelos matemáticos para sistemas rotacionais em estruturas flexíveis e aplicar um Observador de Estados para estimar as variáveis de estado, que permite diminuir a quantidade de sensores, e projetar controladores para atenuar vibrações, com base na resposta experimental, na avaliação, verificação e validação do modelo desenvolvido para controlar vibrações em estruturas flexíveis. A metodologia utilizada baseia-se em desenvolver modelos matemáticos do sistema de controle de vibração para o sistema Rotary Flexible Link da Quanser, que consiste de uma haste metálica flexível acoplada a um servomecanismo que permite o movimento rotacional no plano horizontal. Para a obtenção das equações de movimento, considerou-se o método de Euler-Lagrange. Os resultados foram o desenvolvimento e validação experimental dos modelos matemáticos para controlar a vibração da viga flexível, e com a utilização do Observador de Estados permitiu demonstrar uma ótima estimativa das variáveis de estado, além de eliminar a utilização do tacômetro e do strain gage. / Abstract: The study of vibration control techniques has great importance in several areas of Engineering, such as Aerospace, Automotive, Mechanics, Robotics, etc. One of the main problems observed in these systems refers to the mechanical oscillations originating from the movements, causing the vibrations in the flexible structures. Space vehicle control systems, artificial satellites, robotic manipulators, rotary cranes, clamped beams, among others, even if considered rigid, exhibit non-linear behavior. Analyzing these exposed situations aims, within the several areas, to provide greater margin of safety and stability of the equipment, the load and the users. Given this context, this work aims to develop mathematical models for rotational systems in flexible structures and to apply a State Observer to estimate the state variables, which allows to reduce the number of sensors, and design controllers to attenuate vibrations, based on the response Experimental, in the evaluation, verification and validation of the model developed to control vibrations in flexible structures. The methodology used is based on developing mathematical models of the vibration control system for the Rotary Flexible Link system of Quanser, which consists of a flexible metal beam coupled to a servomechanism that allows rotational movement in the horizontal plane. In order to obtain the equations of motion, the Euler-Lagrange method was considered. The results were the development and experimental validation of the mathematical models to control the vibration of the flexible beam, and with the use of the State Observer, it was possible to demonstrate a good estimation of the state variables, besides eliminating the use of the tachometer and the strain gage. / Mestre

Orientador: Bento Rodrigues de Pontes Junior / Banca: Marcio Antonio Bazani / Banca: João Eduardo Guarnetti dos Santos / Resumo: O projeto de pesquisa visou o melhor entendimento sobre a dinâmica de dois sistemas de um grau de liberdade: o primeiro é composto por uma estrutura de rigidez negativa, identificado no texto como NSS, o segundo é composto por uma estrutura de rigidez negativa amortecida, identificado no texto como DNSS. Neste trabalho os sistemas foram aplicados para absorver a vibração de um assento veicular buscando melhorar o conforto do condutor. Apresentou-se as equações usadas nas análises teóricas. Gerou-se resultados de análises estáticas, gráficos de força por deslocamento e energia potencial elástica por deslocamento, e de análises dinâmicas, curvas de resposta em frequência, plano de fase e histórico do deslocamento, para entender como os parâmetros influenciam nas respostas dos sistemas. Para as análises dinâmicas aplicou-se uma excitação de base do tipo senoidal e utilizou-se o método de Runge-Kutta de quarta e quinta ordem para a integração numérica das equações de movimento dos sistemas. Comparou-se as respostas, em regime permanente, dos sistemas com NSS e com DNSS com o sistema massa mola amortecedor, muito conhecido na literatura. Nas frequências naturais de cada sistema, chegou-se a reduzir o valor RMS do deslocamento da massa em 60,7 % com NSS e 70,5 % com DNSS quando comparados com o sistema massa mola amortecedor. / Abstract: The research project aimed at the understanding of the dynamics of two single-degree-of-freedom systems: the first is made of a negative stiffness structure, NSS, the second is made of a damped negative stiffness, DNSS. In this work the systems were applied to absorb the vehicle seat vibration seeking to improve the driver's comfort. It was presented the equations used in the theoretical analysis. Results of static analysis, force by displacement and elastic potential energy by displacement, and of dynamics analysis, frequency response curves, phase portrait and displacement history, were generated to understand how the parameters influence the systems responses. For the dynamics analysis, a sinusoidal base excitation was applied and the fourth and fifth order Runge-Kutta method was used for the system motion equations numerical integration. The responses were compared, in stationary state, of the NSS and DNSS systems with the mass damping spring system, well known in the literature. In the natural frequencies of each system, it was possible to reduce the RMS value of the mass displacement by 60.7% with NSS and 70.5% with DNSS when compared to the mass damping spring system. / Mestre

Thesis (MScEng (Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2010. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Numerical design optimisation is a powerful tool that can be used by engi- neers during any stage of the design process. Structural design optimisation is a specialised usage of numerical design optimisation that has been adapted to cater speci cally for structural design problems. A speci c application of structural design optimisation that will be discussed in the following report is experimental data matching. Data obtained from tests on a physical structure will be matched with data from a numerical model of that same structure. The data of interest will be the dynamic characteristics of an antenna structure, focusing on the mode shapes and modal frequencies. The structure used was a scaled, simpli ed model of the Karoo Array Telescope-7 (KAT-7) antenna structure. Experimental data matching is traditionally a di cult and time-consuming task. This report illustrates how optimisation can assist an engineer in the process of correlating a nite element model with vibration test data. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Numeriese ontwerp-optimisering is 'n kragtige ingenieurshulpmiddel wat ty- dens enige stadium in die ontwerpsproses ingespan kan word. Strukturele ontwerp-optimisering is 'n gespesialiseerde gebruik van numeriese ontwerp- optimisering wat aangepas is om spesi ek van diens te wees by die oplos van strukturele ontwerpsprobleme. 'n Spesi eke toepassing van strukturele ontwerp-optimisering wat in hierdie verslag bespreek sal word, is eksperi- mentele datakorrelasie. Data afkomstig van toetse op 'n siese struktuur sal gekorreleer word met data afkomstig van 'n numeriese model van die selfde struktuur. Die data van belang is die dinamiese eienskappe van 'n anten- nastruktuur, spesi ek die modusvorme en modale frekwensies. Die betrokke struktuur wat gebruik is, is 'n vereenvoudigde skaalmodel van die Karoo Array Telescope-7 (KAT-7) antennastruktuur. Eksperimentele datakorrelasie is, tradisioneel gesproke, 'n moeilike en tydro- wende taak. Hierdie verslag sal illustreer op watter wyse optimisering 'n inge- nieur van hulp kan wees in die proses om 'n eindige elementmodel met vibrasietoetsdata te korreleer.

Addendum is pasted to back end-paper. / Bibliography: leaves 203-215. / xiii, 215 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / This thesis reports on the behaviour and design of unreinforced masonry buildings when subjected to forces induced into the structure from earthquake ground motion. The study involves the monitoring of ambient vibrations in a number of unreinforced masonry buildings in Adelaide to identify their dynamic properties. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1996

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Orientador: Bento Rodrigues de Pontes Junior / Coorientador: José Manoel Balthazar / Banca: Angelo Marcelo Tusset / Banca: Edson Antonio Capello Sousa / Resumo: Nas aplicações em engenharia existem várias situações onde é necessário o uso de vibrações em certas partes de um sistema mecânico, criadas a partir de transição brusca de um parâmetro do sistema, como por exemplo, em máquinas perfuratrizes de solo na exploração de petróleo onde a condição de impacto na interação-rolha facilita a penetração no solo. Os sistemas mecânicos submetidos a esse forma de excitação são chamados em geral de mecanismos tipo Vibro-Impacto. Nesta dissertação, faz-se a análise da dinâmica de um sistema mecânico Vibro-Impacto de dois graus de liberdade composto por dois blocos de massas diferentes acoplados por uma rigidez (mola) de dois estágios. Dois modelos não-lineares foram utilizados para representar o sistema estudado: o primeiro é excitado de maneira ideal, sob a forma de uma força harmônica e o segundo, de maneira não-ideal sob a forma de um rotor desbalanceado acionado por um motor elétrico de corrente contínua. A dinâmica do sistema é modelada considerando duas situações distintas: sem a condição de impacto e com a condição de impacto, de acordo com a relação entre o deslocamento e a folga no sistema. Foram analisados os resultados das simulações numéricas através dos históricos no tempo, retratos de fase, diagramas de bifurcações, mapas de Poincaré e espectros de frequencias. Observaram-se as velocidades de avanço do sistema, as taxas de transferência de energia, e as forças durante as transições bruscas da rigidez (condição tipo impacto) entre as massas, determinando-se as faixas dos parâmetros com comportamentos periódicos e caóticos assim como a ocorrência do Efeito Sommerfeld. A partir dos resultados obtidos foi possível concluir que o mecanismo tipo Vibro-Impacto analisado possui maior velocidade de avanço e maior força em determinada frequencia de excitação onde o movimento apresenta-se no regime caótico / Abstract: In engineering aplications there are several situations in which it is necessary to use vibrations in certain elements of a mechanical system, created with an abrupt transition from one system parameter, such as soil drilling machines in oil exploration where the impact condition on the drill-rock interaction enhances penetration into soil. Mechanical systems subjected to this form of excitation are called in general mechanisms of vibro-impact type. This dissertation makes the analysis of the dynamics of a the dynamics of a Vibro-Impact mechanical system of two degrees of freedom comprised of two blocks with different masses coupled by a two-stage stiffness (spring). Two nonlinear models are used to represent the studied system: the first uses an ideal excitation in the form of a harmonic force, and the second uses a non-ideal excitation in the form of a unbalanced rotor driven by a direct current electric motor. The dynamics of the system is modeled by considering two different situations: without impact and with impact, according to the relationship between the displacement and the gap in the system. The results of numerical simulations were analyzed with the time histories, phase portraits, bifurcation diagram, Poincaré map and spectra of frequencies. Velocities of the system, the rate of energy transfer, and forces during abrupt transitions in stiffneess (impact type condition) between the masses were observed, determining the ranges of parameters with periodic and chaotic behavior as well as the occurrence of the Sommerfeld effect. From the results it was possible to conclude that the analysed Vibro-Impact mechanism has a larger progress velocity and larger forces in a given excitation frequency where the movement presents itself in the chaotic regime / Mestre

Term of remote-lab is certain types of laboratories which practical experiments are directedfrom a separate area by remote controller devices. This study is part of developing andupgrading advanced vibration remote laboratory. In the new remote lab, users have theability to measure the dynamic characteristics of the test object similar to the current existingremote lab. But in addition to current existing remote lab, they are capable to modifydynamic properties of the test object remotely by attaching vibration test instruments; such asa block of mass, spring-mass or non-linear spring. Doing several accurate experimental testsremotely on the test object are the toughest issues we faced as designers. In creating anddeveloping of this remote-lab, number of different approaches was adopted for producingwell-defined tests. Also, instead of implementing routine devices and techniques for regularvibration laboratories, the new prototypes were designed by finite elements method (FEM)and LABVIEW. For instance, the desirable test object, the attachment mechanism, usefulapplications, and proper software for managing via internet were prepared.

A new modular steel floor system, named FastFloor, is proposed for commercial buildings. The system is conceptualized to be prefabricated at the shop and ready to be installed on a previously erected skeleton frame structure consisting of girders and columns or connected to core shear walls. The system configuration aims to increase the speed of design, fabrication, and erection of a steel project by eliminating concrete pouring and curing times. Other advantages include reducing the weight of the building and its carbon footprint. Several module configurations were considered and evaluated based on a series of interviews with experts in steel fabrication and erection engineering. The selection relied not only on addressing the issues related to fabrication, transportation, and erection but also on satisfying floor vibrations, as it was determined to be the governing limit state of the plate thickness, section sizes, and beam spacing due to the presence of an unstiffened bare plate acting as a slab. Observations were performed regarding fabrication sequence and transportation on the chosen configuration. The dynamic properties of the module are particularly important because DG11 was developed for composite concrete-steel floor systems, and its applicability to all steel-floor systems needs to be evaluated. In parallel, a vibration testing program was conducted to determine the dynamic properties of the module, including natural frequencies and mode shapes. Lastly, the acceptability of the modular system for floor vibrations was evaluated by both a calculation method and a modeling approach. The analysis results suggest that the module will not satisfy floor vibrations criteria, but a modified module with added stiffeners is shown to be acceptable. Upcoming tests, by others, on specimens with a raised access floor will be necessary to refine the predictions and determine if the stiffeners are actually required. / Master of Science / FastFloor is an innovative modular all-steel floor system that aims to revolutionize the construction of commercial buildings, with benefits including enhanced efficiency in design, fabrication, and erection, as well as reduced environmental impact, by eliminating the need for concrete pouring and curing and full prefabrication in shops. Several module configurations were evaluated based on insights from industry experts in steel fabrication and erection engineering. It was observed that the main challenge in the early phases was to address issues related to fabrication, transportation, and erection while ensuring optimal performance in terms of floor vibrations. This thesis project focused on a preliminary assessment of the vibration behavior of the system by conducting dynamic tests and evaluating the compatibility with the analytical and computational procedures in Design Guide 11, which is not calibrated for an all-steel system like FastFloor. Based on the results, it was concluded that the initial configuration did not fully satisfy the floor vibrations criteria. However, through further computational evaluation, a modified module, based on the initial configuration with added stiffeners, was predicted to be satisfactory. Thus, future research will continue to refine the system behavior and predictions and evaluate the contributions of Raised Access Floor to the vibration performance.