Structural Dynamics Research Laboratory Seminars

In the effort to solve vibration and noise problems in today's advanced machines, vehicles and structures, experimental modal analysis provides a means for modeling and modifying complicated dynamic behavior. 

This seminar series is intended to provide a thorough coverage of experimental techniques including measurement and digital signal processing concepts, structural dynamics theory, modal parameter estimation techniques, and application of frequency fresponse function and modal models suitable for practical vibration analysis problems. Experimental techniques are an important tool in the product design and development cycle. Complex structural vibration problems can be identified and the results can be used to update analytical models. Modern digital systems provide the opportunity to incorporate measurement, analysis and data display into a format which gives engineers a tool to help solve problems including:

Lectures are given by the various members of the staff of the Structural Dynamics Research Laboratory, as well as prominent authorities from the experimental techniques community. In the past, invited lecturers have come from Anatrol Corporation, The Boeing Company, Chuo University (Tokyo, Japan), Entek Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Corporation, Leuven Measurement Systems, MB Dynamics, The Modal Shop, Inc., PCB Piezotronics Inc., Vold Solutions, Structural Dynamics Research Corporation, the University of Lowell (Lowell, Massachusetts) and the University of Leuven (Leuven, Belgium).

For details on the specific lecturers included in the current course, please contact the Course Administrator or Course Director. Those members of the staff lecturing in each short course include: Dr. David L. Brown, Dr. Randall J. Allemang, Dr. Robert W. Rost, and Dr. Allyn Phillips. Various Doctorate and Masters candidates assist with the demonstrations in their areas of research.

Each course is limited to thirty participants. All spaces in the course are reserved: attendees must register in advance. A tentative reservation may be made by telephone call to the course administrator or by filling out the following email registration form.  No reservation is guaranteed until receipt of payment information or company purchase order covering the course fee is received.

If you would like to make a reservation now, please use the following link to the reservation form.  You will be asked for your payment method but no payment information will be requested at this time for security reasons.  You will be contacted via email and/or telephone call to obtain detailed payment information.

The fee for each course is $1400. This payment includes the course notebook and references, noon meals (three days), and refreshments at break periods. No discounts will be given to those who do not wish to accept the course materials, meals, or refreshments. The course materials will not be published, and are not available except to course participants.

Any full-time faculty member or full-time graduate student from an accredited university may apply for a fellowship to reduce the required fee. This fellowship, if awarded, pays one half of the fee. Written applications should be submitted along with verification of full-time status at least thirty days prior to the course.

The full fee will be refunded upon cancellation of an attendee's registration at least fourteen days before the start of the course. Later cancellation will incur a processing fee of $50.

The course is held on the campus of the University of Cincinnati, located adjacent to Clifton Avenue approximately two miles north of the business district of Cincinnati. All activities take place in Rhodes Hall which is part of the engineering complex at the University. Lectures are held in a classroom setting and afternoon demonstrations are held in the SDRL main laboratory. Any further information or services can be obtained from the Course Administrator.