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.
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This AM structure was inspired by the AB structure used in [7] to investigate new coupling strategies.
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The pyFBS package was developed as a part of collaboration between the Laboratory for Dynamics of Machines and Structures (LADISK), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana (UL FME) and the Chair of Applied Mechanics (AM), Technical University of Munich (TUM).
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Mahmoudi, A.E. et al. (2023). A Tutorial on an Open-Source Python Package for Frequency-Based Substructuring and Transfer Path Analysis. In: Allen, M., Davaria, S., Davis, R.B. (eds) Special Topics in Structural Dynamics & Experimental Techniques, Volume 5. Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05405-1_15
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