scholarly journals A Simple Estimation of Coupling Loss Factors for Two Flexible Subsystems Connected via Discrete Interfaces

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Jun Zhang ◽  
Lin Ji ◽  
Zhenyu Huang ◽  
Pingping Zhang ◽  
Wei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Coupling Loss ◽  
Dynamic Interactions ◽  
Coupling Region ◽  
Modal Density ◽  
Present Technique ◽  
Coupling Stiffness ◽  
Simple Estimation ◽  
High Modal Density ◽  
Loss Factors

A simple formula is proposed to estimate the Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) coupling loss factors (CLFs) for two flexible subsystems connected via discrete interfaces. First, the dynamic interactions between two discretely connected subsystems are described as a set of intermodal coupling stiffness terms. It is then found that if both subsystems are of high modal density and meanwhile the interface points all act independently, the intermodal dynamic couplings become dominated by only those between different subsystem mode sets. If ensemble- and frequency-averaged, the intermodal coupling stiffness terms can simply reduce to a function of the characteristic dynamic properties of each subsystem and the subsystem mass, as well as the number of interface points. The results can thus be accommodated within the theoretical frame of conventional SEA theory to yield a simple CLF formula. Meanwhile, the approach allows the weak coupling region between the two SEA subsystems to be distinguished simply and explicitly. The consistency and difference of the present technique with and from the traditional wave-based SEA solutions are discussed. Finally, numerical examples are given to illustrate the good performance of the present technique.

Inter-Modal Couplings between Two Sea Subsystems with an Arbitrary Interface

2011 ◽  
Vol 130-134 ◽  
pp. 824-828
Author(s):  
Lin Ji ◽  
Zhen Yu Huang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Simple Technique ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Statistical Energy Analysis ◽  
Coupling Loss ◽  
Simple Manner ◽  
Modal Density ◽  
Modal Coupling ◽  
Coupling Stiffness ◽  
High Modal Density

A simple technique is introduced to estimate the inter-modal coupling relations of two Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) subsystems connected via an arbitrary interface. Based on a subsystem modal approach, the dynamic stiffness matrix of a generic built-up system is derived analytically. The coupling stiffness terms between any pair of subsystem modes can then be determined in explicit expressions. Under the proper SEA conditions, e.g. each subsystem has a high modal density and the couplings between SEA subsystems are sufficiently weak, these inter-modal coupling stiffness expressions can be greatly simplified. The results can then be easily accommodated within the standard SEA modeling procedure to predict the SEA response of generic built-up systems in a simple manner. Theoretical applications are made to estimate the SEA coupling loss factors between two subsystems connected by two rigid points.

Statistical Energy Analysis of Subway Wheel/Track Noise

2013 ◽  
Vol 423-426 ◽  
pp. 1563-1566
Author(s):  
Xiao Feng Zhang ◽  
You Gang Xiao ◽  
Yu Shi ◽  
Wu Yang Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Statistical Energy Analysis ◽  
Coupling Loss ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Track System ◽  
Total Noise ◽  
Modal Density ◽  
Wheel Track ◽  
Loss Factors

Dividing wheel-track system of subway into a series of sub-systems, the statistical energy analysis (SEA) model of wheel/track system is established. The factors affecting the wheel/track noise, such as modal density, damping loss factors, coupling loss factors, are gotten by theoretical analysis combined with experiments. The calculated results show that the track noise is about 4.5 dB(A) higher than the wheel noise at 160 km/h, and the wheel noise is reduced by 2.8 dB(A) at 160 km/h and by 2.3 dB(A) at 90 km/h by attaching damped layer plates to the wheels, but the total reduction is only 0.9 dB(A) at 160 km/h and 0.4 dB(A) at 90 km/h, so the attempts to reduce the total noise should exert noise control measures on the track, not on the wheel.

Power Flow and Energy Sharing between an Oscillator and a Continuous Receiver Structure

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 1914-1917
Author(s):  
Lin Ji
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Statistical Energy Analysis ◽  
Coupled Subsystems ◽  
Modal Density ◽  
Vibration Problems ◽  
Energy Sharing ◽  
High Modal Density ◽  
Vibration Modeling

A key assumption of conventional Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) theory is that, for two coupled subsystems, the transmitted power from one to another is proportional to the energy differences between the mode pairs of the two subsystems. Previous research has shown that such an assumption remains valid if each individual subsystem is of high modal density. This thus limits the successful applications of SEA theory mostly to the regime of high frequency vibration modeling. This paper argues that, under certain coupling conditions, conventional SEA can be extended to solve the mid-frequency vibration problems where systems may consist of both mode-dense and mode-spare subsystems, e.g. ribbed-plates.

Measurement of SEA coupling loss factors using point mobilities

1994 ◽  
Vol 346 (1681) ◽  
pp. 465-475 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Coupled Systems ◽  
Coupling Loss ◽  
Good For ◽  
Loss Factors

In this paper calculation of SEA coupling loss factors, using measured point mobility, is derived for coupled systems, homogeneous or not, with rigid or soft links. Some simplifications and hypothesis are necessary to fit with SEA basic relations. To validate the theory an experiment was done on plates coupled in three points; the agreement is reasonably good for homogeneous and non-homogeneous plates.

Influence of Internal Structures of High Modal Density on Shell’s Radiation

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lionel Oddo ◽  
Bernard Laulagnet ◽  
Jean-louis Guyader
Keyword(s):  
Cylindrical Shell ◽  
Sound Radiation ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Structural Damping ◽  
Radiation Spectra ◽  
Modal Density ◽  
Internal Structures ◽  
High Modal Density

Abstract The aim of this paper is to study the sound radiation by a cylindrical shell internally coupled with mechanical structures of high modal density. The model is based on a mobility technique. The numerical results show a smoothing of the cylinder’s velocity and radiation spectra associated with an increase of the apparent damping. The use of the S.E.A. method allows us to calculate an additional structural damping of the shell, equivalent to the effect of the internal structures.

Estimation of coupling loss factors for rectangular plates with different materials and junctions

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (9-11) ◽  
pp. 306-312
Author(s):  
Mandale Maruti Bhagwan ◽  
Bangarubabu Popuri
Keyword(s):  
Loss Factor ◽  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Acoustic Analysis ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Rectangular Plates ◽  
Coupling Loss ◽  
Tightening Torque ◽  
Essential Parameter ◽  
Coupling Loss Factor ◽  
Loss Factors

In statistical energy analysis, coupling loss factor is the essential parameter for vibro-acoustic analysis of complicated structures. The coupling loss factors have been estimated using energy-level difference method. The tightening torque applied at structural junction has been varied. Higher values of coupling loss factor have been observed for higher tightening torque on bolted junction. The coupling loss factors have been determined for various structural junctions of rectangular composite plates. The riveted and bolted junctions have been examined for composite plates in same plane and size. The coupling loss factors for bolted junction are relatively higher than that for riveted junction of composite plates. The values of coupling loss factors are found to increase with increasing tightening torque applied at structural junctions of composite plates. It is also noted that the experimental results of coupling loss factors for point junctions vary with changes in fiber orientations of composite plates. It is firmly believed that the various findings of the coupling loss factors in this article help for vibro-acoustic analysis of complicated structures.

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