A Tutorial on an Open-Source Python Package for Frequency-Based Substructuring and Transfer Path Analysis

Ahmed El Mahmoudi, Miha Kodrič, Domen Ocepek, Francesco Trainotti, Miha Pogačar, Tomaž Bregar, Gregor Čepon, Miha Boltežar, Daniel J. Rixen

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Abstract

pyFBS is an open-source Python package for frequency-based substructuring. The package implements an object-oriented approach for dynamic substructuring. This tutorial is intended to introduce structural dynamics and NVH engineers to the research toolbox in order to overcome vibration challenges in the future. The focus will be on experimental modeling and post-processing of datasets in the context of dynamic substructuring applications. The state-of-the-art methods of frequency-based substructuring, such as the virtual point transformation, the singular vector transformation, and system-equivalent model mixing, are available in pyFBS and will be presented. Furthermore, basic and application examples, as well as numerical and experimental datasets that are provided, are intended to familiarize users with the workflow of the package. pyFBS is demonstrated with two example structures. First, a simple beam-like structure is used to demonstrate how to start with the experimental modeling, FRF synthesis, virtual point transformation, and mixing of system equivalence models. Second, an automotive test structure is used to demonstrate the use of the pyFBS on a complex structure where in-situ transfer path analysis is used to characterize the blocked forces. This tutorial is intended to provide an informal overview of how research can be powered by open-source tools.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpecial Topics in Structural Dynamics and Experimental Techniques, Volume 5 - Proceedings of the 40th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2022
EditorsMatt Allen, Sheyda Davaria, R. Benjamin Davis
PublisherSpringer
Pages107-117
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9783031054044
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event40th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2022 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 7 Feb 202210 Feb 2022

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
ISSN (Print)2191-5644
ISSN (Electronic)2191-5652

Conference

Conference40th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period7/02/2210/02/22

Keywords

  • Frequency-based substructuring
  • Open-source
  • Python
  • Singular vector transformation
  • Source characterization
  • Transfer path analysis
  • Virtual point transformation
  • pyFBS

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