General Engineering Program
General Data
Academic program General Engineering Program :
Type d'EC Classes (LIIAem08SappEExpVib)
Lectures : 14h00
Lab Work : 12h00
Total duration : 34h00
Status :
Period :
Extra Semester
Education language :
French
Learning Outcomes
- set up finite element calculation software to determine the vibration properties of a mechanical system (eigenmodes, frequency responses)
- define the conditions under which a frequency response measurement must be performed (equipment, measurement points, frequency analysis parameters)
- extract the modal characteristics of a mechanical system from its frequency response curves in the case of weak modal coupling
- describe the solutions used to reduce unwanted vibrations of a mechanical system
- explain the condition-based maintenance procedure based on measuring the vibrations of a rotating machine
- list the mechanical defaults that a rotating machine may present and the symptoms which indicate the appearance of these defaults.
Content
The chapters of the course, grouped according to the general objectives, are as follows:

Characterization of the vibrations of a system:
- analytical study: finite element calculation.
- experimental study: means of measurement and software for experimental modal analysis.

Vibration reduction methodology:
- actions on the source of the vibrations,
- actions on the transmission of vibrations,
- actions on the system's own response.

Conditional and provisional maintenance of rotating machinery:
- types of defects in rotating machinery,
- choice and limitations of monitoring indicators and diagnostic tools.

These chapters are complemented by the presentation of frequency analysis tools: Fourier series and digital Fourier transform, used in the experimental characterization of systems and diagnosis of defects in rotating machines.

The theoretical knowledge on the characterization of the vibrations of a system is implemented during three sessions of practical work, relating respectively to the use:
- means of measurement,
- a modal analysis software,
- finite element calculations software.
Pre-requisites / co-requisites
UE Dynamics of structures (ECAM4, S7, S8)
Bibliography
Serge VIALA - Class handouts on the ECAM intranet.
D.J.Ewins - Modal Testing : Theory and Practice - Research Studies Press - 1984.
Alain Boulenger, Christian Pachaud - Analyse vibratoire en maintenance - Surveillance et diagnostic des machines - Editions DUNOD
Assessment(s)
Nature Coefficient Observable objectives
1Maximum duration: 2 hours
Exercises with answers in one box and MCQ.
1All the learning outcomes
2Use of finite element calculation software and ECAM applications written in VBA.0,5- determine the vibratory properties of a mechanical system (eigen modes, frequency responses) using finite element calculation software
- define the conditions under which a frequency response measurement must be performed (equipment, measurement points, frequency analysis parameters)
- extract the modal characteristics of a mechanical system from its frequency response curves in the case of weak modal coupling