Course detail

Experimental mechanics

FAST-VNC003Acad. year: 2024/2025

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with acceptable form of modern methods of experimental static and dynamic analysis of structures. Students are introduced to techniques of measurement and analysis of the measured data, as well as with different types of devices sets, and sensors and transducers.
Part of the content will be in addition theoretical methods also examples of practical measurements in the lab or in the field. The experience gained by students will be able to apply when processing theses.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Department

Institute of Railway Structures and Constructions (ZEL)

Entry knowledge

Fundamentals of physics and mathematics

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Not applicable.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-VP Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Syllabus

1. Physical principles of measurement, basic mathematical tools, sensors physical values 2. Basic principles of analysis of experimental data in the time and frequency domain 3. Basic principles of analysis of experimental data in the time-frequency domain 4. Methods of excitation structures 5. Measurement and analysis of mechanical properties of building components and building structures under static and dynamic load (stress and strain measurement, temperature measurement) 6. Measurement and analysis of the fatigue properties of building components 7. Measurement and analysis of vibration 8. Experimental modal analysis, using of different techniques excitations 9. Dynamic analysis of structures 10. Modern methods of identification of structures 11. Analysis of very fast processes 12. Comparison of experimental techniques and mathematical models, calibration of mathematical models

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Syllabus

1. Demonstration and application of excitation techniques, frequency response function 2. Experimental static and dynamic analysis of selected building elements 3. Measurement and analysis of static and dynamic parameters of selected structural components under load 4. Modal analysis of selected building and structural components 5. Diagnosis of horizontal and vertical structures 6. Analysis of very fast processes under dynamic loading 7. Measurement and analysis of vibration from stationary sources 8. Comparison of FEM techniques with experiments on the selected structural element