Basic Vibration Measurements

• Overview for management and participants
• Approximate scheduling so managers can audit special topics
• Optional quiz for evaluation of attendee prior knowledge
• Classical sinusoidal vibration is never observed in service; yet it is a useful concept.
• Introduction: terminology, structural resonant behavior, passive and active isolation
• Sinusoidal vibration measurements: units, sensors, readouts, errors
• Calibration of sensors and systems; traceability (in USA courses this is to NIST)
• Spectrum analysis; changes in a machine’s “signature” can indicate trouble.
• Introduction to concept of modal test.
• Introduction to subject of spectrum analysis.