Are My Hammer Impact Results Valid? (3) Time Invariance
As mentioned in our previous two articles, when performing experimental modal testing of a structure or component using impact (or ping) testing, it is important to consider and verify the…
Are My Hammer Impact Results Valid? (2) Reciprocity
As mentioned in our previous article, when performing experimental modal testing of a structure or component using impact (or ping) testing, it is important to consider and verify the validity…
Are My Hammer Impact Results Valid? (1) Linearity
When performing experimental modal testing of a structure or component using impact (or ping) testing, it is important to consider and verify the validity of any results. A modal analysis…
Hammer Testing: Free or fixed support?
A vital question to be asked before performing hammer testing is - how do I support the testing object? What fixing mechanism to use? Or technically, what are the desired…
The 2012 Prosig ISVR Prize Presented At University of Southampton Graduation Ceremony
Last year's Prosig ISVR Student Prize as won by Paul Clark for his project titled "A Mobility Model to Predict the Isolator Effectiveness of an Automotive Compressor". Paul graduated this…
What Is A Hammer Test Or Hammer Impact Test?
This is often also known as Modal Testing. It is a method of testing that allows us to calculate the natural frequencies (modes), modal masses, modal damping ratios and mode shapes…
