Special Topics in Structural Dynamics & Experimental Techniques, Volume 5

Preface: SEM 2022 IMAC XL – Volume 5 6
Contents 7
1 Multi-Cellular Damping for Composite Material Applications 9
1.1 Introduction 9
1.2 Background 10
1.3 Analysis 10
1.4 Conclusion 12
References 14
2 Novel Data Acquisition Utilising a Flask Python Digital Twin Operational Platform 15
2.1 Introduction 15
2.2 Digital Twin Operational Platform 15
2.2.1 DTOP-Cristallo 16
2.3 Experimental System 17
2.3.1 Setup 17
2.3.2 Code 17
2.4 Results 19
2.5 Conclusions 19
References 20
3 Model Validation for Combined Inertial Acceleration and Vibration Environments 22
3.1 Introduction 22
3.2 Unit Description 23
3.2.1 Design 23
3.2.2 Centrifuge Setup 24
3.3 Experimental Characterization 24
3.3.1 Modal Testing 25
3.3.2 Vibrafuge Testing 28
3.4 Finite Element Analysis 28
3.4.1 Modal Analysis 29
Model Calibration 29
Preloaded/Handoff Modal 30
3.4.2 Random Vibration Analysis 31
Loading Cases 32
Random Vibration Loading 34
Random Vibration Results 35
3.5 Conclusion 38
A.1 Appendix 39
References 40
4 Modal Testing with Piezoelectric Stack Actuators 41
4.1 Introduction 41
4.2 Transfer Function Derivation 42
4.3 Experimental Application 44
4.4 Conclusions 46
References 46
5 Generative Adversarial Networks for Labelled Vibration Data Generation 47
5.1 Introduction 47
5.1.1 Problems 47
5.1.2 Background 48
5.1.3 Objective of the Study 48
5.2 Workflow 48
5.2.1 Data and Equipment 48
5.2.2 Data Preprocessing 48
5.2.3 Model Architecture 49
5.2.4 Fine-Tuning for Training 49
5.2.5 Evaluation and Interpretation of the Results 50
5.3 Conclusion 54
References 54
6 Validation of an Impulse Response Filter for Impact Force Reconstruction on a Hammer Drill 57
6.1 Introduction 57
6.2 Impulse Response Filter 58
6.3 Validation Case 59
6.4 Conclusion 61
References 62
7 Determination of Nonlinear Joint Forces and Nonlinear Identification of Jointed Connections Using FRFs 63
7.1 Introduction 63
7.2 Theory 64
7.3 Results 65
7.4 Conclusion 66
References 66
8 Investigation of Using Log-Spectrum Averaging (Cepstral Averaging) for Blind Reconstruction of an Unknown Impact Input Force 68
8.1 Introduction 68
8.2 Methodology 69
8.3 Simulation Results 70
8.3.1 FE Model and Simulation Parameters 71
8.3.2 Blind ILP Result (Noise-Free Case) 71
8.4 Discussion 72
8.5 Conclusion 72
References 73
9 The Application of a Force Identification Method Based on Particle Swarm Optimization to Compression Steel Bars 74
9.1 Introduction 74
9.2 Theoretical Model 75
9.3 Experimental Setup 77
9.4 Experimental Results 79
9.5 Conclusion 80
Appendix 82
References 84
10 Degree of Freedom Selection Approaches for MIMO Vibration Test Design 85
Introduction 85
Theory 86
Sensor Selection Approach 86
Optimal Experimental Design 87
Test Design 89
Model 89
Field Environment 89
Laboratory Conditions 89
Analysis Steps 91
Results 91
Single Example – Nominal Laboratory Model – Nominal Field Model – Environment A 91
Overall Performance 92
Model Variation 93
Additional Considerations 94
Conclusions 94
References 94
11 Vibration Mitigation of Bladed Structures Using Piezoelectric Digital Vibration Absorbers 95
Introduction 95
Background 96
Results 97
Conclusion 98
References 98
12 An Open-Source Automatic Modal Hammer Suitable for Studying Nonlinear DynamicalSystems 99
Introduction 99
Methods 100
Results 100
References 101
13 Crack Diagnosis and Prognosis of Miter Gates Based on a Global-Local Model and Image Observations 102
Introduction 102
IGL Algorithm 102
Image-Based Measurements 103
Online Diagnosis and Prognosis 103
Results 104
Conclusion 105
References 105
14 A Hierarchical Filtering Approach for Online Damage Detection Using Parametric Reduced-Order Models 106
Introduction 106
Methodology 106
Results 107
Conclusions 108
References 108
15 A Tutorial on an Open-Source Python Package for Frequency-Based Substructuring and Transfer Path Analysis 109
Introduction 109
Recap of the Existing pyFBS Features 110
Test Structure Datasets 110
3D Display 111
FRF Synthetization 111
Virtual Point Transformation 112
System-Equivalent Model Mixing 112
Source Characterization with the In-Situ TPA 113
Additional Features of pyFBS 113
Singular Vector Transformation 113
Operational System Identification 114
Conclusions 119
References 119
16 Miniature Underwater Robot – An Experimental Case Study 120
Introduction 120
Experiments and Analysis 121
Conclusion 122
References 123
17 Benefits of Using a Portable Coordinate Measurement Machine to Measure a Modal Test Geometry 124
Introduction 124
Standard Geometry Generation Methods 125
Basic Process for Generating Test Geometries with a PCMM 125
Defining the Locations of Triaxial Accelerometers 127
Defining the Locations of Uniaxial Accelerometers 127
Converting the Probe Data into a Test Geometry 129
Measuring Probe Data on Large Structures 131
Comments on Accuracy 131
Identifying Specified Measurement Locations 132
Benefits from Using the PCMM and Geometry Generation Script 133
Conclusions 135
References 135

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