WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This is an intermediate level course intended for engineers with background in mechanical, structural or related engineering disciplines. Learn how to compute natural frequencies and response to dynamic forces, and design to reduce vibration of new and existing systems. Rotating equipment, their supports and foundations, vibration absorbers (tuned mass dampers), vibration isolators, blast loads, earthquakes, transportation vibrations, flow-induced vibrations and vibration monitoring are discussed. Benchmarking analytical results with test results or field data will also be taught. Emphasis of the course is not on derivation of equations but on assumptions and limitations of various analysis technique, and guidelines on when to use which method. A number of example problems and case studies are presented to illustrate the methods.

BENEFITS

• Learn how to compute frequencies of complex equipment, structures and systems
• Learn how to compute response to machinery operations, human activities, earthquakes and blast loads
• Learn different methods of reducing vibrations of new and existing equipment and structures (frequency separation techniques, dampening, vibration absorbers (tuned mass dampers), vibration isolation, etc.) 
• Gain exposure to special topics such as solid-fluid systems and flow-induced vibrations

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Engineers, engineering supervisors and managers responsible for designing or qualifying mechanical components, equipment, piping and structures subjected to dynamic forces; those responsible for auditing, reviewing, or approving shock and vibration analysis tasks. Those with a few years of experience in vibration analysis as well as those who are new to the area will benefit. No prior knowledge of structural dynamics is necessary.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Opportunity to discuss your vibration problems with the instructor
• Attendees receive a set of notes with equations, graphs and tables