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nvh

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Can anybody give me an idea on how to calculate point mobility using Nastran/FEA for automotive applications.

RE: nvh

It is the transfer function (in the frequency domain) of velocity to force, at a point, in the same direction. If you need more than that (I think you do) then you'd be better off asking in the FEA group.

Ah, perhaps I see. You need to apply a unit force spectrum to one direction of a node, as a dynamic analysis.

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RE: nvh

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Should this be calculated in free free condition or constrained.

If constrained then where to constrain.

Or it does not matter where to constrain.

RE: nvh

Well, you've kind of answered your own question. If constraints make a difference, then they matter.

On a vehicle body I'd use free-free.

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RE: nvh

I think there is a relationship between a NTF/VTF (noise transfer function/vibration transfer function and point mobility). Is it only because of the body sensitivities (resonances) or is there any other correlation between the two?

RE: nvh

One way of looking at it is that the NTF needs a moving diaphragm to create noise, and the VTF shows the frequencies at which the structure is especially responsive, so there will be some correlation between the two.

I'm not sure if you meant NTF/VTF as a transfer function. That would be a very complex relationship, for a realistic structure, but very simple for a vibrating plate, where it boils down to P/V, which is a well known relationship.

  

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RE: nvh

I meant VTF to PM and NTF to PM. VTF to PM seems reasonable. What about PM to NTF?
For NTF I assume you hit the structure with an impact hammer and collect the pressure at the drivers ear.

RE: nvh

"I meant VTF to PM and NTF to PM. VTF to PM seems reasonable. What about PM to NTF?"

Well PM is just one VTF, so the same answer applies


"For NTF I assume you hit the structure with an impact hammer and collect the pressure at the drivers ear."

yup, or anywhere else. We've done acoustic modals of vehicles, collecting P/F for a grid throughout the cabin. We've also done P/V, using a loudspeaker as excitation.

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RE: nvh

So if these make sense, how can I correlate PM to NTF? or can I?

RE: nvh

What do you mean by correlate?

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RE: nvh

I mean if there is any relation between the two?

RE: nvh

Yes. In a complex structure the peaks will tend to line up, in a simple structure you may see a trend in amplitudes as well.

But, can you substitute one for the other? only if you understand the system very well.

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