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Measurement Techniques: Motion and Vibration

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ME-301: Measurement techniques

Theoretical and practical course on experimental techniques for observation and measurement of physical variables such as force, strain, temperature, flow velocity, structural deformation and vibrations, etc. ...

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This lecture covers measurement techniques for motion and vibration, including strain gauges, eddy currents, laser Doppler vibrometers, accelerometers, and their applications. It explains how these techniques work, their advantages, disadvantages, and real-world uses in various industries.

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Karen Ann J Mulleners

Kossi Agbeviade

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