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Experimental Methods in Mechanics

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 330-0318/03
Abbreviation EMM
Course title Experimental Methods in Mechanics
Credits 5
Coordinating department Department of Applied Mechanics
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Michal Šofer, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

The main objective of the course is to introduce students to various experimental methods used in technical practice. The subject is divided into two related parts. In the first part, the students are familiar with the basics of vector calculus, orthogonal transformation, eigenvalue problem of discrete Fourier transform. The practical lessons are designed in the form of using acquired knowledge to solve concrete examples on the above mentioned topics by means of MATLAB software.

The second part of the subject is focused on signal processing, strain gauge measurements, optical methods - photoelasticimetry and non-destructive methods (NDT) - ultrasonic testing, acoustic emission testing, dye penetrant inspection and magnetic particle testing.


The course schedule:

Lecture 1 – Introduction to the subject
Practical session 1 - Introduction to linear algebra

Lecture 2 – Orthogonal transformation, projection
Practical session 2 - Introduction to MATLAB software

Lecture 3 – Basics of vector calculus, scalar and vector field
Practical session 3 - Introduction to MATLAB software (II), practical examples

Lecture 4 – Eigenvalue problem
Practical session 4 - Practical examples with MATLAB software

Lecture 5 – Discrete Fourier transform
Practical session 5 - Discrete Fourier transform - practical examples (Matlab software)

Lecture 6 – Basics of signal processing
Practical session 6 - practical examples using Matlab software

Lecture 7 – Strain gauges - theory
Practical session 7 - Static and dynamic measurements using strain gauges

Lecture 8 – Optical methods - Photoelasticimetry
Practical session 8 - Measurement of optical sensitivity constant using two different approaches

Lecture 9 – Dye penetrant and magnetic particle testing methods
Practical session 9 - Practical measurements

Lecture 10 – Ultrasonic testing - theory
Practical session 10 - Identification of material parameters using ultrasonic testing

Lecture 11 – Acoustic emission testing I - theory
Practical session 11 - Practical measurements - linear localization, attenuation curve

Lecture 12 – Acoustic emission testing II - theory
Practical session 12 - Practical measurements - planar localization

Lecture 13+Practical session 13 – Excursion

P14+C14 – Written test

Literature

[1] Hoffmann, K.: An Introduction to Measurements using Strain Gauges, Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH, Darmstadt, dostupný také z: http://www.kk-group.ru/help/Strain_Gauge_Measurements_Book_2012_01.pdf

Advised literature

[1] Stefänescu, D.: Handbook of force transducers: principles and components, Berlin: Springer, 2011