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Vibrant Technology, Inc. & SAGE Technologies
Modal Analysis using ME'scopeVES

Course Dates and Location 

Instructors

A broad introduction to modal analysis, from basic definitions to advanced applications of a modal model. Featured topics include mode shapes vs. operating deflection shapes, single degree of freedom systems, excitation techniques, modal measurements, lab measurements, modal parameter estimation (curve fitting), Structural Dynamics Modification and Experimental FEA. ME'scope will be used heavily during the course, so a laptop with CD-ROM drive is recommended.

Topics Covered

COURSE OPTIONS:

VT-2000 3 Day Modal Course Training $1,500.00 per attendee

Modal Analysis Using ME’scope

Instructors: Dave Formenti & Mark Richardson

Contact Vibrant Technology to attend the Santa Cruz Course. Contact Müller-BBM to attend the Munich course.

Complete Training Flyer and Enrollment Form: ModalCourseBrochure.pdf

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Full Spectrum Diagnostics
Introduction to Modal & Operating Deflection Shape Analysis
for the Plant Vibration Analyst

       Location: Minneapolis, MN

 Instructor

The Full Spectrum Diagnostics approach to Experimental Modal Analysis, Operating Deflection Shape Analysis and Acoustic Analysis from a field engineer's perspective. The Full Spectrum Diagnostics expertise is derived from in-plant testing and analysis, and the training reflects approaches used in the field.

Full Spectrum Diagnostics has created the ME'scope Workbook, a practical, step-by-step software guide and reference source that can be consulted over and over again. The Workbook contains several practical examples showing every step of a complete analysis.

Course Outline

Contact Full Spectrum Diagnostics to attend.

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Navcon Engineering Network
Hands on Modal Testing and Analysis Course

Location: Fullerton, CA 

Instructor

This intensive four-day course has been designed for engineers and technicians who have little or no experience in modal test methods. The primary goal is that the attendees will be able to conduct a modal test on their own when they leave the class. The course will review Fourier Analysis, DSP, Measurements, SDOF/MDOF Systems, Modal Theory, Modal Test Procedures, Operational Deflection Shape Testing, Parameter Estimation, etc.

Topics Covered

New additions to the course include labs on Modal Correlation and Laser Vibrometry.

Contact Navcon Engineering Network to attend.

Advanced Modal Seminar

Location: Fullerton, CA

Instructor

This three-day course is intended for both the Model Test Engineer and the Finite Element Analyst. We start off discussing Pretest Analysis and methods for selecting accelerometer & excitation locations. We then create a FE Model of a laboratory test article and head out to the lab to conduct the Modal Test . Once the model has been created and the test complete, we will perform a Correlation Analysis evaluating the initial self & cross, MAC & Orthogonality. The next step will be to conduct a Sensitivity Analysis to determine candidate model parameters for the FE Model Updating . There will also be sessions on Structural Dynamics Modification (troubleshooting, accelerometer mass loading, etc.) and Statistical Analysis . The course covers the theoretical background and approximately 60% of the time will be spent conducting laboratory tests and hands on analyses. Students are encouraged to bring notebook computers to the class. Everyone will receive a 30 day fully functional copy of the modal testing software, ME’Scope and the CAE software, FEMtools

Contact Navcon Engineering Network to attend.

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Emerson Process Management
Intro to Windows-based ODS/Modal

 Location; Knoxville, TN

This course is designed to teach Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) and Modal Analysis software.

This course uses the 2120 single and dual channel analyzers to teach the practical concepts of ODS/modal measurement techniques and display options. The modal course is introductory and will not cover theory or mathematical background.

Topics Covered

Contact Emerson Process Management, CSI to attend.

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Technical Associates of Charlotte, P.C.
Applied Modal and Operating Deflection Shape Analysis

 Locations:

Charlotte, NC

Myrtle Beach, SC

Instructors

This 4-day course provides a basic understanding on how to use Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA) and Operating Deflection Shape Analysis (ODS). The focus of this class is on applying these powerful diagnostic tools on real-world machinery and structures rather than expending class time on deriving high-level mathematical formulas (a background in differential equations and Laplace transforms will aid the student in comprehending concepts taught, but is not required today even to apply these tools to complex mechanisms & structures since such mathematics is now taken care of by the software). Knowing how to employ ODS and Modal methods have become particularly important today now that Resonance is now one of the leading (and often, The Leading) problems to which today’s machinery is subjected.

That is, the emphasis in this class will be on how to properly perform ODS and EMA measurements, how to interpret their results from computer animations, and how to formulate meaningful recommended corrective actions required to resolve problem conditions found. The students are provided with structural models of plant machinery to generate and import Experimental Modal and Operating Deflection Shape analysis measurements, and to create machinery animations. Students are then given an overview on how to: Establish a Project; Create a Structure; Import Data; Interpret data (ODS, ODS FRF, and Modal); accomplish Modal Analysis Curve Fitting; and employ Structural Dynamics Modifications (SDM) needed to predict the effect of modifications within the model before such modifications are fabricated and put onto place. However, the focal point of this class is not to learn how to use all the capabilities of an excellent software package (ME’scopeVES), but instead on how to simplify what formerly were complex methodologies making them practical and demonstrating how these powerful ODS and Modal analysis tools can be Applied on machinery and support frame/foundation problems they encounter on a daily basis.

Contact Technical Associates, Charlotte to attend.

 

4X Diagnostics
Practical Aspects of ODS & Modal Analysis Testing

4X Diagnostics provides vibration measurement and analysis consulting services, vibration training and mentoring services to manufacturing, technology and research industries. 

We are accomplished in dual channel and cross channel measurements, modal analysis, operational deflection shapes (ODS), phase analysis, shaft measurement, product defect analysis, online monitoring, torsional vibration, resonance testing, human body vibration exposure, noise measurements and route based vibration programs.

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Instructor: Tony DeMatteo, 4x Diagnostics, LLC

This 4.5 day course teaches students how to do ODS and Modal Analysis testing.  After completing the course you will be familiar with the use of ME’scope software and the process involved in ODS and Modal testing.  Each student will complete several ODS & Modal projects during the class. 

Course Outline:

1.      The decision making process – what goes into planning ODS and Modal testing.

2.      Making ODS and Modal measurements (analyzer specific information may be available for your analyzer).

3.      Using ME’scope software (drawing structures, numbering points, importing data, shape tables, animating the structure, curve fitting).

4.      Interpreting ODS and Modal Analysis results. Documenting test results.

For more information and registration contact:

Mary Ann   maryann@4xdiagnostics.com

Office: 585-293-3234

Fax: 585-413-4370

www.4xdiagnostics.com

 

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