Torsional vibration in rotating systems can cause damage and failure. Parts designed to spin with constant speed or change speed are susceptible to torsional fatigue. Ductile materials with increased fracture toughness are used to construct rotating shafts, but cracks can still occur from surface defects or rolling joints. Torsional vibrations can cause random vibrations that […]
Vibration damping reduces vibration in a system and can be customized or assembled as a kit. It is used to address oscillations that cause sound and can be achieved through shock absorption and insulation. It improves worker safety and equipment protection, and consulting with an engineer can help determine specific needs. Vibration damping is a […]
Whole-body vibration was first used in the 1960s to keep astronauts’ muscles fit during space exploration. It has since been found to be effective in building bone and muscle mass. The technology is now used in exercise machines and has potential clinical uses, including reducing bone loss and improving balance and pain. Whole-body vibration (WBV) […]
Vibration monitoring is crucial in various industries and contexts, using technologies like accelerometers, velocity sensors, and parasitic probes to detect motion and improve technologies. Different types of vibrations fall into three categories: transient, intermittent, and continuous. Monitoring vibrations can prevent equipment failures and improve safety. The task of observing and analyzing vibrations provides vital analytical […]
Random vibration is unpredictable but present in many mechanical and electrical systems. Engineers use statistical data to simulate and design products to withstand random vibrations, such as those experienced by cars on highways and rocket launches. Statistics can provide information on mean values and standard deviations, which can be used to replicate vibration conditions in […]
Vibration tests on beams are conducted using mechanical, electrical, and computer technologies to determine their ability to withstand normal use, extreme weather conditions, or seismic vibrations. Steel beams can vibrate in different directions, and testing involves applying a shaking motion to a specific location on the structure. The amount of vibration is recorded using instruments […]
