Structural Dynamics and Acoustics Research Sub-Group
Studying structural dynamics, acoustics and vibration phenomena is paramount for engineering design of safer and environmentally friendlier aircraft and road vehicles.
Activities of the Group are concentrated on teaching Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics, Acoustics and Vibration for aeronautical and automotive students in the Department and on research into acoustic, vibration, and structural dynamics phenomena in Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering. Recent research was supported by the EPSRC, Jaguar Land Rover, and Loughborough University.
Major areas of current research activity are:
- Generation and propagation of structural vibrations in cars and aircraft
- Vehicle and aircraft interior noise
- Vibrations and waves in complex structures
- Vibrational power transmission techniques
- Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA)
- Noise Path Analysis (NPA)
- Acoustic evaluation of vehicle integrity
- Ground vibrations from rail and road traffic
- Acoustics of aperture devices
- Duct acoustics
- Powertrain acoustics
- Vibration transmission in built-up structures
Highlighted Projects
- New method of damping structural vibrations based on the acoustic black hole effect
- Studies of blast sound propagation and passive absorption using laser-generated shock waves and a semi-analytical method
- Prediction of sound radiation from vehicle panels and automotive components