Dynamics and Vibration Testing

Dynamics and Vibration Testing

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Dynamics and Vibrations Testing

Dynamics and vibrations testing replicates mechanical stresses and evaluates the impact of controlled vibrations on products to uncover structural weaknesses, assess durability, refine designs and guarantee resilience across a range of operational environments, including the harsh conditions of space.

Dynamics and Vibration Testing Capabilities

  • Simulate mechanical stresses on objects
  • Assess the effects of vibrations on products
  • Conduct controlled vibration tests (random or sinusoidal)
  • Identify structural weaknesses in designs
  • Evaluate durability of ground transportation, industrial machinery and aerospace applications
  • Optimize designs for enhanced resilience
  • Ensure performance under diverse operational environments, including extreme space conditions

Availability and Scheduling:

For detailed specifications, costs and availability, please contact us via email: space-institute@arizona.edu 

Specifications

Water Cooled Shaker Table

(SENTEK model H6544A)

  • 65kN Peak sine force
  • 65kN Random force RMS
  • Shock force(6ms): 127.4/191.1 kN
  • Max Acceleration sine peak: 980m/s^2
  • Magnesium Head Expander measures 900mm (35.4") round and 250mm (10") high and the mass is 198lbs
  • Magnesium Alloy Slip plate and Driver Bar mass is 209 lbs., Thickness is 51 mm (2"), size is 900 mm x 900mm (35.4" x 35.4")
  • Slip Table bolt pattern is 100mm(3.92inches) spaced square grid of M16 (approx. 1/2") bolt size (60 holes in this pattern around the perimeter and 9 holes in a circular pattern in the center)
  • The ARB Slip Table height (from the ground) is 786mm (30.9")
  • The ARB Armature height is 1251mm (49.3") from the ground
  • Max Static Payload for the ARB Shaker is 2205 lbs
  • Crystal Instruments Spider-80Hi hardware platform
  • 32-Channel Crystal Instruments Vibration Control System and Dynamic Signal Analysis hardware
  • Closed-Loop Control Application Software and Dynamic Signal Analysis Software

Medium Size Modal Shaker

(SENTEK model BT-1000M)

  • Peak sine force: 1000N
  • Randon RMS: 650N
  • Frequency Range: 1-5000Hz
  • Max Displacement (peak to peak): 45mm
  • Max. Velocity: 1.5m/s
  • Effective moving mass: 1.45kg
  • Total mass: 122kg
  • Coupling thread: M8

Small Bench Top Shaker

(Sentek Model BT-100)

  • Sine Force: 100 N
  • Frequency Range (Armature): DC-7500 Hz
  • Max. Displacement: 10 mm Peak-to-Peak
  • Max. Velocity: 1.2 m/s
  • Max. Sine Acceleration: 60 g
  • Armature Mass: 0.17 kg

Scanning Laser Vibrometer

(Polytec PSV-500)