Date of Award
Spring 1994
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Radharamanan, R.
Second Advisor
Nigro, N. J.
Third Advisor
Weber, R. C.
Abstract
The modal properties of the current X-ray tube product are determined using a combination of experimental modal analysis and finite element analysis. A three-dimensional analytical model was developed using the finite element method. Experimental modal analysis is conducted to help establish greater confidence in the development of analytical "modal" model. The experimentally obtained modal parameters are used to verify the analytical results. Once the agreement of the resonant frequencies and the mode shapes associated with each frequency between the measured data and the predicted values are attained, it is reasonable to extend the use of the validated analytical "modal" model for the prediction, simulation, and optimization of the high performance X-ray tube design. Different design iterations could easily be evaluated using this developed "modal" model to understand how changes in the mass or stiffness of the X-ray tube will affect its dynamic characteristics without building the prototype.
Recommended Citation
Phouybanhdyt, Hinhsomchay, "Characterizing Dynamic Behavior of X-Ray Tube with Experimental and Finite Element Modal Analysis" (1994). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3804.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3804