Structural System Testing and Model Correlation

4 credits

Dynamic/model testing of structures: test planning/execution, actuation, sensing, and data acquisition, signal processing, data conditioning, test troubleshooting. Methods of updating finite element structural models to correlate with dynamic test results. Model/test correlation assessment in industrial practice. May be coscheduled with SE 168. Recommended preparation: vibrations, finite element analysis, and knowledge of MATLAB. Prerequisites: graduate standing.