Abstract: An arrangement for non-destructive testing of a component part, which may include a first end surface and a second opposite end surface. The arrangement may include a plurality of discrete piezoelectric transduction elements arranged in a circular array on the first end surface, and an electric wave signal transmitting and receiving unit electrically coupled to the piezoelectric transduction elements. The electric wave signal transmitting and receiving unit may be able to generate an electric excitation wave signal and to receive an electric response wave signal. The piezoelectric transduction elements may deform, upon an application of the electric excitation wave signal, in an in-phase shearing motion parallel to the first end surface and in respective tangential direction with respect to the circular array so as to generate a corresponding structure-borne wave in the component part at the first end surface such that said structure-borne wave can propagate in the component part.

Abstract: A method for monitoring oscillation characteristics in a Coriolis, flow measuring device and to a correspondingly formed, Coriolis, flow measuring device in the case of which an excited oscillatory system is simulated with a digital model, which has at least one fittable parameter. The simulating includes, in such case, excitating the digital model in the same manner as the oscillatory system, calculating a simulation response variable of the simulated oscillations according to the digital model, and, performed over a plurality of signal modulations, iterative conforming of the at least one, fittable parameter in such a manner that the simulation response variable interatively approaches the response variable. Furthermore, it is ascertained whether a corresponding limit value is exceeded by the at least one, interatively ascertained parameter value for the at least one, fittable parameter or by at least one variable derived from the at least one, iteratively ascertained parameter value.

Abstract: An impact test system includes an impact body, a rotating device and a stationary device. The rotating device is configured to rotate around a central axis holding a test object. The stationary device supports an impact body and can move the impact body into the circular path of the test object. Each of the test object and the impact body can be held by the rotating device, and each of the test object and the impact body is capable of being fixed on the stationary device.

Abstract: A ceramic substrate according to one aspect of the invention comprises a main surface wherein a diameter of a first imaginary circle inscribed in a circumference of the main surface is represented by C (m), a thickness of the ceramic substrate is represented by h (m), a Poisson ratio of the ceramic substrate is represented by ?, a density of the ceramic substrate is represented by ?(kg/m3), a Young's modulus of the ceramic substrate is represented by E(Pa), a deflection of the ceramic substrate is represented by X (m), the deflection being measured in a condition that the ceramic substrate is supported in a region between the first imaginary circle and a second imaginary circle which is a concentric circle of the first imaginary circle and has a diameter of C-0.01 (m), wherein X?1.5×(C4/h2)×A and A={3×9.807×?×(1??2)×(5+?)}/{28×(1+?)×E} are satisfied.

Abstract: A multi-functional sensor for deriving information on a recording sheet material comprising an impact-applying unit for applying an external mechanical force onto the recording sheet material, a signal-detecting unit for detecting a signal of response of the recording sheet material to the external mechanical force, a signal-processing unit for processing the signal, and a signal-judging unit for deriving a property of the recording sheet material by comparison of a signal from the signal-detecting unit or the signal processing unit with information memorized preliminarily, wherein the signal-processing unit comprises a separation section for separating the signal from the signal-detecting unit into output signals on the properties of the recording sheet material, and a processing section for deriving, by statistical treatment, a correlation equation showing a correlation between the separated output signal and the properties of the recording sheet material.

Abstract: A remote-controlled dynamoelectric machine inspection vehicle that can fit and travel within a narrow air gap between a stator and rotor of a dynamoelectric machine. The inspection vehicle has an effectuator that can remotely activate a hammer driven by a high pressure pneumatic three-stage miniature piston that propels the hammer against a stator slot wedge creating an impact force that causes the wedge to vibrate. The vibrations are sensed to determine the tightness of the wedge.

Abstract: A counter-measure expendable load simulator that includes a handle, a spring, a hammer and test recording equipment. The spring communicates with the handle, while the hammer communicates with the handle such that when the handle is engaged, the handle and hammer compresses the spring, and when the handle is released the spring expands and the spring drives the hammer into a dummy expendable such that the dummy expendable is impacted by the hammer. Test recording equipment records loads imparted by the hammer on the dummy expendable.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing an impact test of an object of test by use of a hammer is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pendulum arm swingable in an up-down direction in response to rotation of a rotary cam. The rotary cam is driven to rotate by a rotational drive unit, so that the hammer provided on a distal end portion of the pendulum arm successively applies impacts to the object of test.

Abstract: A method and testing fixture for toughness-testing corrugated high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. The method includes the steps of preparing a test sample, attaching the test sample in the testing fixture, and providing an impact load to the test sample. The test sample is cut from a section of corrugated HDPE pipe so as to have a clamped portion and a loading member extending outwardly therefrom. The clamped portion includes two sidewalls with a trough therebetween. A hole is bored in the loading member near the end of the loading member. The testing fixture includes a vertical clamp which is configured to grip the clamped portion of the test sample so as to retain the clamped portion in a stationary position when the test sample is loaded. The loading member of the test sample projects outwardly from the vertical clamp. A guide rod is attached to the loading member through the bore in the loading member.

Abstract: Generally described, a bending stiffness predicting system 20 includes a density measurement sub-system 24 and a sound wave velocity measurement sub-system 28. From the measurements of both density and speed of sound through the wood product received from the sub-systems 24 and 28, respectively, the bending stiffness (Y) may be predicted by calculating the bending stiffness (Y) according to the bending stiffness (MOE) equation: Y=k?V2/g; wherein k is the calibration constant, ? is the density or specific gravity of the member, V is the velocity of a sound through the member and g is the acceleration due to gravity. The calculation of wood product bending stiffness may be carried out manually, or may be calculated using a calculating sub-system 32 from the two measured values, density and velocity, according to Equation 1 above.

Abstract: An energy impulse generator for transferring an energy pulse to a surface. The generator exchanges messages with a computing means through a communication interface. The generator comprises a housing. The generator further comprises an impact assembly movably mounted within the housing between at least a resting position, a latched position and an impact position. In the impact position, the impact assembly transfers the energy pulse to the surface. The generator also includes an energy storage means attached to the impact assembly. In the latched position, the energy storage means is capable of releasing a specified amount of energy to the impact assembly such that upon release of the specified amount of energy the impact assembly moves from the latched position to the impact position then returns to the resting position. The computing means controls the release of the specified amount of energy to the impact assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus (preferably portable) enabling a felled tree stem or log to have its stiffness characterized. The analysis is performed with best fit recognition procedure or one that emphasizes high harmonics to determine a fundamental frequency related to acoustic speed, which is indicative the stiffness characteristics of the tree stem or log. The apparatus uses a compliantly mounted accelerometer pressed against one end of the tree stem to defect reflections from the other end after impacting the first end. Also disclosed is a method of cutting a stem into logs by establishing a function that represents the nature of speed variation with distance along the stem characteristic for a species and locality. The average speed along a stem and the speed function are used to compute the likely speed at points along the stem, and then the stems are routed for cutting according to their speed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing a football helmet utilizes a weighted pendulum arm to impart an impact force upon the helmet. Linear head acceleration and rotational head acceleration caused by the impact force is measured and a Head Impact Power Index is computed and used as a standard to judge the ability and effectiveness of the football helmet in preventing injury to a football player.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for determining vibration characteristics of vibrated, supported, generally round, substantially ellipsoid articles, such as eggs, comprising: an elastic hammer with handle and head, for tapping and thereby acoustically vibrating such article, a handle drive element for reciprocating the hammer generally in a plane around an axis in the handle, a microphone arranged immediately adjacent to and directed to the article, for picking up acoustic vibrations generated by the article, and a signal processing means for processing the signals picked up by the microphone for determining vibration characteristics of the article, characterized in that the handle adjacent the axis consists of an arm portion to be driven which is connected, through a hinge element, with a handle end having at the extremity thereof a mount having therein a ball as a head, while at least the hinge element and the handle end form a hammer rod in one piece.

Abstract: A non-destructive stress wave testing method for wood. Two strain gauges are disposed on a timber. The timber is struck to generate an impact compression stress wave. The impact compression stress wave is measured by the strain gauges. An oscilloscope is provided to measure the time difference of the impact compression stress wave passing through the semiconductor strain gauges. The resonance frequency of the timber is sensed by the strain gauges and displayed on an FFT spectrum analyzer. Then, the speed of sound in the timber is determined according to the distance between the strain gauges and the time difference, or according to the length and the resonance frequency thereof. The strain gauges may be semiconductor strain gauges. The modulus of elasticity of the timber is determined according to the speed of sound therein and the density thereof.

Abstract: A mechanical ultrasonic device that includes a housing assembly, a mechanical vibration assembly disposed within the housing assembly, and having an impact member. The mechanical vibration assembly is structured to vibrate the impact member at a frequency between about 5 kHz to 40 kHz. The impact member may be brought into contact with a test object thereby causing the ultrasonic vibration, or high frequency sonic vibration, to be transmitted through the test object.

Abstract: An apparatus 10 for measuring and/or analyzing the rollover characteristics of a vehicle 12. Apparatus 10 includes a controller 14, a selectively movable test fixture assembly 16, a truck or towing vehicle 18 which is coupled to trailer assembly 16 and which selectively tows or drives assembly 16, several cameras 22, 24, 26 and 28, and a user interface 30. Vehicle 12 is attached to test fixture 16, and user interface 30 is used to activate motor assembly 36 which selectively rotates vehicle 12 to a desired roll angle 90 relative to the ground surface 43. Once vehicle 12 is correctly positioned, an operator drives truck 18 at a predetermined and desired speed. Controller 14 generates release signals to exploding bolts 86, 88, which simultaneously explode, thereby releasing vehicle 12 from frame 32.

Abstract: A method and arrangement for the nondestructive determination of a property of an object including a conveyer for movably supporting the object. A testing unit, including a movable member and a stroking body, is mounted adjacent the conveyer. The conveyer moves the object into and then out of engagement with the movable member. When the object is out of engagement with the movable member, it is physically impacted by the stroking body causing the object to freely vibrate at at least one natural resonant frequency mode. A detector detects the vibration of the object resulting from the physical impact on the object by the stroking body. A computer coupled to the detector processes the detector output and determines the properties of the object.

Abstract: Embodiments of apparatus are directed to a rotational shock tester system comprising a disc drive support system, a drop mechanism and an impact apparatus. The disc drive support system includes a rotation plate, wherein a disc drive is coupled to the rotation plate. The drop mechanism is coupled to the disc drive support system and includes an elevating apparatus, wherein the elevating apparatus elevates and releases the rotation plate which is supporting the disc drive. The impact apparatus is releasably coupled to the drop mechanism and is aligned with the rotation plate such that upon release of the rotation plate, the rotation plate impacts the impact apparatus such that the impact apparatus imparts an angular acceleration to the rotation plate and imparts a rotational shock to the disc drive.

Abstract: A device for generating an acoustic stress wave in metal structures in real-time. A cylindrical housing includes a chamber, a piezostack actuator inside the chamber, and a support ring for relieving strain. The actuator has a high tensile strength block extending therefrom for contacting the surface. A pulse wave generator drives the actuator in accordance with a predetermined frequency to cause microindentation and generate an acoustic stress wave in the surface. The stress wave is transmitted to a signal transformer for producing a signal for use in systems for interpreting the signal. In a preferred embodiment, the high tensile block has a ceramic tip for engagement with the surface. The preferred piezostack actuator includes a poled element.

Abstract: A device for measuring the elastic-viscous properties of objects, in particular objects made of an elastomer material such as rubber, has a measurement body movable in relation to a holder and having a measurement head that can be set on a test object, means for moving the measurement body back and forth and means for measuring the path of displacement of the measurement head and/or the force that acts on the measurement head during the reciprocating movement of the measurement body. In order to diversify the possible uses of the device and to simplify the measurement process, the measurement body is mounted in a freely movable housing with a passage for the measurement head and a bearing surface that can be set on the test object.