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Description / Abstract:
The purpose of this guide is to describe the current
methodologies, including apparatus, procedures, and measurement
accuracies, for the testing of vibration dampers. In addition, some
basic guidance is also provided to inform the potential user of a
given method's strengths and weaknesses (see clause 6).
Due to the variety of vibration damper designs, more than one
test method may be required to obtain the necessary information on
dissipation characteristics. This guide is written to describe some
of the procedures for determining the dynamic characteristics of
vibration dampers and damping systems. It is hoped that it will
assist in the standardization of the methods included as well as
result in providing a more detailed perspective in obtaining
reliable information on a vibration damper's dissipation
characteristics. Please note that the methodologies and procedures
incorporated in this guide are applicable to indoor testing only
and are in no way associated with the field testing of vibration
dampers. By using the appropriate technique(s) outlined, data can
be acquired that can be utilized in the application of dampers;
however, this topic is considered beyond the scope of this guide.
In general, it is hoped that this guide will provide an improved
understanding of vibration testing procedures.