Modal Analysis and Structural Dynamics Wiki
Welcome to the SEM/IMAC Modal Analysis and Structural Dynamics Wiki.
The purpose of the Modal Analysis and Structural Dynamics Technical Division [1] is:
- To further develop and to advance the art of dynamic analysis and measurements through the exchange of information on modal analysis, other dynamic analysis methods, measurements of dynamic phenomenon and instrumentation for dynamic measurements.
- Provide improved and efficient technical coordination between both experimental and analytical users of dynamic analysis in the engineering community and manufacturers of these systems hardware and software.
- Promote technical discussions with instrumentation manufacturers on an industry wide base, to coordinate user’s requirements for dynamic instrumentation and focus attention on user’s needs.
- Identify and sponsor projects involving dynamic analysis and dynamic measurements.
In this space we will share ideas and data. Feel free to edit this page or other pages!
Modal Analysis and Structural Dynamics Wiki:Main Pages
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Basics of Modal Analysis for the New/Young Engineer
The Modal Analysis and Structural Dynamics TD offers a track on the first day of IMAC each year called "Basics of Modal Analysis for the New/Young Engineer" which provides a intense but thorough single day set of material related to the key topics:
- Single and Multiple Degree of Freedom Theory
- Modal Measurements
- Excitation Techniques
- Modal Parameter Estimation
This content is made freely available as part of each year's conference proceedings.
| SDOF and MDOF Theory | Modal Measurements | Excitation Techniques | Modal Parameter Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Peter Avitabile (1996- 2000) | Prof. Chuck Van Karsen (1996-2000) | Dr. Bob Rost (1996- 2000) | Dr. Allyn Phillips (1998- 2000) |
| Dr. Peter Avitabile (2001- 2003) | Solo Instructor | Solo Instructor | Solo Instructor |
| Dr. Peter Avitabile (2004- 2005) | Prof. Chuck Van Karsen (2004-2005) | Solo Instructor | Solo Instructor |
| Prof. Chuck Van Karsen (2006- 2016) | Dr. Jason Blough (2006- 2016) | Dr. Jim DeClerck (2006- 2016) | Prof Geoff Gwaltney (2006- 2010) |
| Dr. Jason Blough (2017- 2023) | Brandon Dilworth (2017-Present) | Tim Marinone (2017-Present) | Mike Mains (2014-Present) |
| Prof. Chad Walber (2024-Present) |
Getting started
- Usage Guidelines
- Wiki-Basics
- Guide for Uploading Files
- See the "special pages" for a list of the files and images that are part of this site.
- Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.
- MediaWiki FAQ
- You can log in to edit the Wiki using your SEM account. To request access contact Nuno Lopes.
About the Modal Analysis and Dynamic Systems Technical Division
The Modal Analysis and Dynamic Systems technical division is a group of collaborating researchers who meet annually at the Society for Experimental Mechanics' International Modal Analysis Conference each year. The groups officers are
- Chair: Brandon Dilworth | MIT Lincoln Labs
- Vice Chair: Tim Marinone | ATA Engineering
- Secretary: Jon Furlich| ATA Engineering
- Historian: (none)
- Past Chair: (none)
Link to Meeting Attendance (Restricted Access): Modal TD Attendance