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Modal Testing: Theory and Practice

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Ewins, D. J., Saunders, H.·1986·Journal of Vibration and Acoustics

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A survey of the technology of modal testing, a new method for describing the vibration properties of a structure by constructing mathematical models based on test data rather than using conventional theoretical analysis. Shows how to build a detailed mathematical model of a test structure and analyze and modify the structure to improve its dynamics. Covers techniques for measuring the mode, shapes, and frequencies of practical structures from turbine blades to suspension bridges.

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Authors
Ewins, D. J., & Saunders, H.
Venue
Journal of Vibration and Acoustics
Published
1986-01-01
Volume
108
Issue
1
Pages
109-110
ISSN
  • 0739-3717 (ISSN-L)
  • 1048-9002
  • 1528-8927
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Type
journal article
Language
en
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