 Introduction to Vibration

 Basic Concepts and Terminology

o Spectra
o Transfer Functions
o Understanding Decibels (dB) and Octaves
 Electronic Filters & Measurement Systems
o Low-pass, High-pass and Bandpass Networks
o Understanding RMS
o Complex Signals, Random Signals
 Dynamic Force and Motion
o Laws of Motion, Weight vs. Mass
o Gravity
o Force, Mass, Acceleration
o Work, Power, Energy
o Degrees of Freedom
o Natural Frequency
o Harmonic Waves
o Transmissibility
o Isolation
o Damping
 Vibration Exciters (Shakers)
o Electrohydraulic (EH) Shakers
o Electrodynamic Shakers
o Force Rating and Available Acceleration
o Table Expanders and Oil-Slip Tables
 Random Vibration
o Statistics
o Probability Distributions
o Random Data Spectrum
o Normal Distribution Curve
o Power Spectral Density
o Deriving RMS G from Spectral Plot
 Fixtures
o Materials
o Fabrication methods
 Vibration Measurement
o Velocity, Displacement Sensing
o Strain Measurement
o Wheatstone Bridges
o Accelerometers
o Mounting, Cabling
o Signal Conditioning
o Charge Amplifiers
 Power Amplifiers, Effects of Resonance
o Vibration Testing
  Types of Testing
 Development
 Qualification
 Acceptance
 Screening
 Reliability
 Life
 Closed Loop Control
 Function generators
 Shaker Control-Input or Response
 Notching
 Slip Tables
 Accelerated Vibration Testing
 Multiple DoF Testing
o Basics of Spectral Analysis
 Time and Frequency Domain
 Spectral Analysis
 Phase
 Fourier Transforms
 Discrete Fourier Analysis
 Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)
 Transfer Function
 Shannon’s Theorem
 Nyquist Frequency
 Sampling Examples
 Aliasing
 FFT Distortion
 Windowing
o Sine Vibration Testing
 Closed Loop Control
 Sine Sweeps
 Effect of Sweep Speed
 Resonant Search
 Plotting the Crossover Frequency
o Random Vibration Testing
 Calculating RMS from PSD
 Gaussian Random Signal
 Standard Deviation
 Statistical Degrees of Freedom
 Accuracy/Confidence
 Random Control
 Actuator System Transfer Function
 Sine on Random, Random on Random
 Overtest Protection
o Mechanical Shock
 Shock Testing on various machines
  MIPS Table
 Shock Response Spectrum
 Transient Tests
 Definition
 Types
 Analysis Options
 SRS Mechanical Analog
 Element Dynamic Response
 SRS Analysis Element
 Assembly of Filter Elements
 SRS Analysis Procedure
o Environmental Stress Screening
 Thermal, Vibration Environments
 Step Stress Tests
 HALT and HASS
o Standards vs. Specifications
o Summary, Final exam
o Award of certificates for successful completion