We propose a general framework for the simulation of sounds produced by colliding physical objects in a virtual reality environment. The framework is based on the vibration dynamics of bodies. The computed sounds depend on the material of the body, its shape, and the location of the contact. This simulation of sounds allows the user to obtain important auditory clues about the objects in the si...

For the development of machine tools, dynamic behaviour of the complete system is of utmost importance for the efficiency and precision of the machines. The complete system consists of structural parts, drives in different axes, and control. During machining the interaction between work piece and tool generates cutting forces which may cause vibrations in the system. These vibrations have to be...

Title of Dissertation: HARMONIC AND RANDOM VIBRATION DURABILITY INVESTIGATION FOR SAC305 (Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu) SOLDER INTERCONNECTS Yuxun Zhou, Doctor of Philosophy, 2008 Dissertation directed by: Professor Abhijit Dasgupta Department of Mechanical Engineering Vibration loading is commonly encountered during the service life of electronic products. However, compared to thermal cycling durability, vibr...

The vehicular fuel cell stack is unavoidably impacted by the vibration and shock in the real-world due to the road unevenness. However, influences of vibration on fuel cell stack have yet to be investigated completely. In this paper, the performance of a fuel cell stack is experimentally studied in terms of gas-tightness, voltage degradation, AC impedance spectra, polarization curve and charact...

In electric machines the electromagnetic fields interact with the deformations of machine structures. At low frequencies the electromagnetic system may couple distinctly with the mechanical one. This electromechanical interaction changes the vibration characteristics of the machine; e.g., it may induce additional damping or cause rotordynamic instability. To study these interaction effects, an ...

A combined hydraulic engine mount and buffer is proposed in this study for use in the mid-priced vehicle. In some vehicle design projects, an engine is selected to use in a new car design. To achieve the desired vibration conditions, the mount can be redesigned with exorbitant costs and long-term research. The idea of using a buffer in the combination of the conventional engine mount is to sugg...

Three readback signal detection methods are inyestgated for real-time flying height or head disk spacing variation measurement under vibration conditions. This is carried out by theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and experimental study. The first method (amplitude detection) provides a simple way to study the head disk spacing change. The second method ( PW50 parameter estimation) can ...