KJ's Educational Institute

KJ College of Engineering &Management

Research, Pune

PROJECT TOPIC
EXPERIMENTAL SETUP OF
SHOCK ABSORBER TEST RIG
(VIBRATION ANALYSIS)
Department of Mechanical Engineering 2018-2019
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 Group Members

Name Seat No.

Mr. Kamboj Suyog Rajendra B150720846

Mr. Jagadale Prashant Ashok B150720837
Mr. Wani Chetan Mohanlal B150720925
Mr. Panchare Dnyaneshwar Suryakant B150720827

Guide Name
Prof. Mr. S S Dol
Content

 Problem Statement
 Objectives
 How do you measure vibration ?
 How do accelerometer work ?
 Methodolgy of collecting data
 Experimental Setup

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Problem Statement
 The aim of project is to analyze the displacement,
vibration of the shock absorber test rig using
accelerometer and to measure the dynamic
characteristics.
 Objectives
The main objectives behind the design of shock
absorber are:
 To determine dynamic characteristics like
displacement, vibration etc. of automotive
shock absorber system

 To test and indicate the condition of shock

absorber in automotive vehicle.

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 How do you measure vibration?
 Vibration is most commonly measured using a ceramic
piezoelectric sensor or accelerometer.
 Accelerometer is a Piezo-electric device and it is considered as the
standard vibration transducer for machine vibration
measurement.
 The accelerometers consist of a piezoelectric crystal which has a
mass attached to one of its surfaces.
 When the mass is subjected to a vibration signal, the mass
converts the vibration (acceleration) to a force, this then being
converted to an electrical signal.

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Figure 1. Accelerometers are versatile sensors used for high
or low frequency vibration as well as shock measurements.

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How do accelerometers work?
There are many different ways to make an accelerometer!
Some accelerometers use the piezoelectric effect - they
contain microscopic crystal structures that get stressed
by accelerative forces, which causes a voltage to be
generated.

Another way to do it is by sensing changes in capacitance.

 Methodolgy of collecting data
By using a sensor called accelerometer & an
electronic meter that record the vibration.
The accelerometer convert the physical vibration
into an electrical signal that can be measured by
meter, the meter can be very simple recording
device or can be a data collector and analyzer that
enable the person collecting the data to perform a
wide range of tests whilst in the field.
The meter and the sensor are taken out into the
plant and the sensor is temporary mounted on top
and the vibration reading is taken.
Experimental Setup
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