Learn how to perform hammer (or bump) test to determine Natural Frequencies

Suri Ganeriwala
SpectraQuest Inc., 8227 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23228
Published: April, 23 2013

Abstract

Topics: Basics of modal analysis, concepts of double hammer, averaging, resolution, how to perform a test using instrumented hammer, learn to create an instrumented hammer and save money, tests will done on belt drives and rotors to determine natural frequencies, mode shapes, and damping.

 

Learn how to perform hammer (or bump) test to determine Natural Frequencies

Topics: Basics of modal analysis, concepts of double hammer, averaging, resolution, how to perform a test using instrumented hammer, learn to create an instrumented hammer and save money, tests will done on belt drives and rotors to determine natural frequencies, mode shapes, and damping.

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