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2020-07-01

Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition

Análisis modal experimental de un prototipo de ala de avión para la competencia SAE Aerodesign

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v87n214.85833

Palabras clave:

Experimental modal analysis, Ground Vibration Testing, SAE Aerodesign, Modal Assurance Criterion (en)
Análisis modal experimental, Prueba de vibración del suelo, SAE Aerodesign, Criterio de garantía modal (es)

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This work presents an experimental modal analysis of an aircraft wing prototype, designed by the Aerodesign team of the University of Brasilia, and performs a ground vibration testing of the prototype. The dynamic response data were acquired using the software LabVIEW, and the modal parameters were identified through the EasyMod toolbox. The modal parameters are characterised for the first seven vibration modes of the structure, with the firsts two being suspension modes of vibration. The effect of small changes in the experimental procedure on the identified modal parameters is discussed. It was observed that the use of an excitation signal as a logarithmic sine sweep and with a frequency range of excitation between 2 to 150 Hz resulted in less noise and more accurate measurement of the structure’s response. Results for different modal identification methods were verified using the Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC), and good correlation was achieved.

Este trabajo presenta el análisis modal experimental de un prototipo de ala de avión diseñado por el equipo de Aerodesign de la Universidad de Brasilia, que realiza una prueba de vibración del suelo en el prototipo. Los datos de respuesta dinámica se obtienen con el software LabVIEW y los parámetros modales identificados a través de la caja de herramientas EasyMod. Los parámetros modales se caracterizan por los primeros siete modos de vibración de la estructura. Se discute el efecto de pequeños cambios en el procedimiento experimental sobre los parámetros modales identificados. Se observó que el uso de la señal de excitación como barrido sinusoidal logarítmico y con un rango de frecuencia de excitación entre 2 y 150 Hz dio como resultado menos ruido y una medición más precisa de la respuesta de la estructura. Los resultados para diferentes métodos de identificación modal se verificaron utilizando el Criterio de Garantía Modal (MAC), y se logró una buena correlación.

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V. E. Gasparetto, M. Machado, y S. H. Carneiro, «Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition», DYNA, vol. 87, n.º 214, pp. 100–110, jul. 2020.

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Gasparetto, V.E., Machado, M. y Carneiro, S.H. 2020. Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition. DYNA. 87, 214 (jul. 2020), 100–110. DOI:https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v87n214.85833.

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Gasparetto, V. E.; Machado, M.; Carneiro, S. H. Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition. DYNA 2020, 87, 100-110.

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Gasparetto, V. E., Machado, M. & Carneiro, S. H. (2020). Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition. DYNA, 87(214), 100–110. https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v87n214.85833

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GASPARETTO, V. E.; MACHADO, M.; CARNEIRO, S. H. Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition. DYNA, [S. l.], v. 87, n. 214, p. 100–110, 2020. DOI: 10.15446/dyna.v87n214.85833. Disponível em: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/85833. Acesso em: 22 mar. 2026.

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Gasparetto, Victor E.L, Marcela Machado, y Sergio H.S. Carneiro. 2020. «Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition». DYNA 87 (214):100-110. https://doi.org/10.15446/dyna.v87n214.85833.

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Gasparetto, V. E., Machado, M. y Carneiro, S. H. (2020) «Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition», DYNA, 87(214), pp. 100–110. doi: 10.15446/dyna.v87n214.85833.

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Gasparetto, V. E., M. Machado, y S. H. Carneiro. «Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition». DYNA, vol. 87, n.º 214, julio de 2020, pp. 100-1, doi:10.15446/dyna.v87n214.85833.

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Gasparetto, Victor E.L, Marcela Machado, y Sergio H.S. Carneiro. «Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition». DYNA 87, no. 214 (julio 1, 2020): 100–110. Accedido marzo 22, 2026. https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/85833.

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Gasparetto VE, Machado M, Carneiro SH. Experimental Modal Analysis of an Aircraft Wing Prototype for SAE Aerodesign Competition. DYNA [Internet]. 1 de julio de 2020 [citado 22 de marzo de 2026];87(214):100-1. Disponible en: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/dyna/article/view/85833

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