Design Considerations for Vibration Environments

Introduction

Understanding vibration theory, testing and the operating environment are essential for all designers of products that generate or encounter vibration. The effects of vibration and the
requirements of testing standards are not widely understood, which ultimately causes significant delays in product development, poor product reliability, product safety issues and longer lead times to market. The number of failures that occur during vibration testing remains high in spite of improvements in specifications and better simulation of environments.

Course Objectives

• Understand where vibration comes from and its potential affects
• Interpret basic vibration measurements
• Develop potential solutions to mitigate vibration problems

Course Content

• Review of vibration fundamentals
• Vibration environment sources and effects
• Vibration isolation and control
• Measurement of vibration
• Practical demonstrations of isolation and vibration control

Benefits of Attending

Test failures can be dramatically reduced if designers have a good understanding of vibration theory, testing and the vibration environment. Where failures do occur, only an understanding of the root cause enables effective fault rectification.

Who Should Attend

This is a very practical course which has been developed for product designers, project managers or those involved in specifying test procedures. The course would also benefit anyone with an interest in quality and reliability issues affected by vibration environments. Delegates do not require an in-depth theoretical knowledge of vibration theory, but would have previously had some experience of the practical issues involved in designing, testing or operating products which have encountered vibration related issues.