Background and Theory of Modal Testing (142-4)

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Chapter 6 - Background and Theory of Modal Testing (Mechanical Shock and Modal Test Techniques)

  • What Is Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA)?
    • Why Experimental Modal Analysis?
  • Theoretical Modes
    • Stretched String
    • Rail Car
  • Experimental Examples
    • Ship Hull Section
    • Bridge Deck
  • Where Does the Modal Model Fit In to the Scheme of Things?
  • The Time Domain Structural Response
  • The Frequency Domain
  • Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA) Procedure

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Background and Theory of Modal Testing (195)