Coursecode: wb1406
Coursename: Experimental Mechanics

DUT creditpoints: 2
ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): Booij, J.

Tel.: 015-2786504

Catalog data:
Measuring, strain gages, photoelasticity, thermoelasticity, Moire, optics, modal analysis, accelerations, parameter estimation

Courseyear: 3, 4
Semester: 0/0/0/2/2
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: 0/0/0/3/3
Assessment: Oral
Assessm.period(s): Not applicable
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: wb2307 strongly recommended

Follow up:

Detailed description of topics:

Measurement of strains and changes of shape that result from static loading, role of experimental mechanics, underlying principles. Strain gages, photoelastic coatings, thermoelastic method, pattern methods with light, laser light methods, comparison of methods. Measurement of response to dynamic loading: modal analysis, registration of the response, signal conditioning, determination of parameters, and applications.

Course material:

Directly via lecturer

References from literature:

Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

Goals:

Introduction to both static and dynamic measurements on mechanical constructions.

Computer use:

Dynamic measurement and subsequent modal analysis are computer aided.

Laboratory project(s):

6 laboratory experiments

Design content:

Not applicable.

Percentage of design: Not applicable.