A root-cause investigation was undertaken at a North American nuclear generating facility when 4 kV switchgear bearings failed. Because the origin of the malfunction was not obvious, the goal was to ...

Suppose you have been assigned to learn your company's FEA program. After completing a few linearstatic analyses and modal or resonant vibration problems, you start thinking, "It's not so hard." Then ...

Many readers probably think “black magic” describes the math involved in finding the dynamic response of a structure from random excitation. When can you be sure you have jumped through all the ...

Haptic technologies recreate touch sensations by applying a combination of force, vibration and motion to the user. Haptic technologies are also thought to be a $12.8 billion industry by 2022. In ...

We have learned that an effective way to passively control vibration is through the usage of a “vibration absorber”. A typical vibration absorber is a single-DOF spring/mass/dashpot system that is ...

High vibration is a common problem for motors installed on top of vertical pumps. Its source can stem from a mechanical issue with the pump, motor, or coupling — or even hydraulic forces from the pump ...

When bridges and buildings begin to vibrate, whether from the wind or traffic or another stressor, they can literally shake themselves to pieces. Watch a 1940 clip of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge ...

Who doesn't like accomplishing a goal? Sometimes it is hard work and you may deviate from the path. But in the end, when you hit your target and complete your task, you can look back at what you've ...

Have you ever wondered how vibration influences the sound of your stereo system? Not just the turntable but every component. Learn how to improve the sound of your HiFI with vibration control. The ...