Laboratory of Dynamics and Structures

General activities, infrastructure, and resources.

The Dynamics and Structures Laboratory (DSL) is responsible for educational activities as well as Research & Development activities related to the general field of Analysis and Synthesis of Dynamic Systems and structures, with an emphasis on advanced methods of Analysis and Synthesis, Mechanical Systems Diagnostics, Smart Materials, and Industrial Control. The DSL has previously participated in numerous European (BRITE FP6, SPRINT, Marie Curie, etc.) and International Research Programs related to the above fields. The DSL employs 3 faculty members, 2 postdoctoral researchers, over 5 PhD candidates, and numerous postgraduate students.

The DSL is equipped with testing facilities for fault simulations, data acquisition systems, and measuring instruments (accelerometers, extensometers, dynamometers, etc.) for the precise measurement of machine vibration responses, as well as lasers, a high-speed video camera, PLC systems, a thermal camera, a shape exciter, a telemetry torque recording system, robotic setups, and more. Among these, the following equipment will be used during the project:

  • Two National Instruments NI SCXI-1000 real-time data acquisition and processing systems, equipped with the necessary input cards and signal processing modules.
  • Complete set of microphones (Larson-Davis 2541, B&K 4189, etc.) with the necessary preamplifier and power supply units.
  • “Laser Doppler Vibrometer Metrology System VibroMet 500V (MetroLaser Inc.), primarily used for measuring the vibrations of Electro-active Polymer membranes.

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