NAME Structural Dynamics Characterization and Modeling Laboratory

DESCRIPTION

This laboratory offers advanced capabilities for the dynamic analysis of structures, materials and products, combining vibratory excitation, non-contact measurement and multichannel data acquisition technologies. In addition, it also offers high-performance numerical simulation for the design, validation and optimization of processes and components. It is a key environment for validating structural behavior in real conditions, optimizing designs and anticipating failures through predictive maintenance. Aimed at sectors such as transportation, machine tools, energy or infrastructures, it can address everything from modal characterization to sound field analysis and precision engineering.

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

Advanced unions

Coatings and Surfaces solutions

Design and development of materials

Manufacturing processes

MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS

  • Bruel & Kjaer 12-channel Pulse dynamic acquisition and analysis system.

    Professional measurement platform designed to acquire, process and analyze dynamic signals such as vibration, sound, pressure, force and acceleration in real time. It is capable of acquiring signals from up to 12 transducers simultaneously, such as accelerometers, microphones, force or displacement sensors, allowing multichannel dynamic analysis.
    - Multichannel acquisition of dynamic signals.
    - Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA) and Operational Modal Analysis (OMA).
    - Time and frequency measurements of sound fields.
    - Predictive maintenance

  • Electrodynamic exciters and vibration controller

    Electrodynamic exciters and vibration controller Characterization and dynamic simulation of vibrations through electrodynamic exciters, which convert electrical signals into oscillatory mechanical motion by means of electromagnetic induction. Closed-loop control involves the use of sensors to monitor in real time the generated motion and automatically adjust the input signal to maintain the desired response.
    - Simulation of real vibratory environments (e.g., transport, or motor operation).
    - Dynamic characterization of materials.
    - Calibration of dynamic sensors.

  • Polytec PDV 100 Laser

    Highly accurate measurement of object vibrations without physical contact, using a laser beam.
    - Modal characterization of structures
    - Evaluation of microcomponents (MEMS/NEMS)
    - Rotating machinery diagnostics: predictive maintenance

  • Workstation for numerical simulation

    Workstation Mountain (Intel® XeonTM 24 nucleos, 64 Gb RAM, Gráfica GTX1060 6Gb)
    Workstation Ryzen (AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 3.8/4.5GHz - 24c/48t, 128 Gb RAM, Quadro RTX4000 8GB)
    Workstation BlackRock (AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7960X 4.2/5.3GHz - 24c/48t, 128 Gb RAM, Quadro T1000 LP 4GB)
    Specific software: We have specialized software for numerical simulation, structural analysis, fluid dynamics, multiphysics phenomena, topological optimization and study of joints and vibrations, to provide a comprehensive response to design challenges, validation and improvement of advanced manufacturing processes and component development.

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET

Characterization of material dynamics

Characterization and study with and without contact of the behavior of materials or products under dynamic loads (vibrations, impacts, etc.), using contact or non-contact techniques, to measure properties such as stiffness, damping or resistance under real conditions of use.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD-DEM)

Numerical study of flows, heat transfer, aerodynamic behavior and particle simulation, with applications in thermal processes and additive manufacturing.

Digital twin of advanced manufacturing processes

Development and validation of virtual models for the study, improvement and optimization of parameters in manufacturing processes.

Finite element analysis (FEA/FEM)

Computational simulation of stresses, strains, failure modes and fatigue analysis in complex mechanical components and systems.

Modal Analysis (EMA) and (OMA)

Techniques to identify natural frequencies, vibration modes, damping of structures.

Predictive maintenance

Strategy that uses real-time vibrations to anticipate failures and optimize maintenance before a failure occurs.

Sound field characterization

They make it possible to visualize how sound propagates.

Study of dissimilar bonds between materials

Simulation and analysis of joints between metals, polymers and composites for structural lightening and vibration reduction.

ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET

Universidad de la Iglesia de Deusto
Contact person:
Imanol Torre Fernandez
imanol.torre@deusto.es