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NRCtech

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NRCtech is a specialized company in the field of vibrations and low torque measurements, founded in 2002 as a spin-off from the Laboratory of Mechanical Systems Design (LCSM) at EPFL. They excel in developing custom sensors and test benches, particularly in the area of torque sensors for rotational measurements. With expertise in vibration analysis ranging from micro-mechanics to structural dynamics, NRCtech provides valuable consulting services in industrial engineering and R&D. They have built a strong network of experts from academia and industry, ensuring cutting-edge technological solutions for their clients across various sectors.

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Topics in structural engineering

Structural engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering in which structural engineers are trained to design the 'bones and muscles' that create the form and shape of human-made structures. Structural engineers also must understand and calculate the stability, strength, rigidity and earthquake-susceptibility of built structures for buildings and nonbuilding structures. The structural designs are integrated with those of other designers such as architects and building services engineer and often supervise the construction of projects by contractors on site.

Vibration and dynamics

Vibration () is a mechanical phenomenon whereby oscillations occur about an equilibrium point. The oscillations may be periodic, such as the motion of a pendulum, or random, such as the movement of a tire on a gravel road. Vibration can be desirable: for example, the motion of a tuning fork, the reed in a woodwind instrument or harmonica, a mobile phone, or the cone of a loudspeaker. In many cases, however, vibration is undesirable, wasting energy and creating unwanted sound.

Acoustical engineering

Acoustical engineering (also known as acoustic engineering) is the branch of engineering dealing with sound and vibration. It includes the application of acoustics, the science of sound and vibration, in technology. Acoustical engineers are typically concerned with the design, analysis and control of sound. One goal of acoustical engineering can be the reduction of unwanted noise, which is referred to as noise control. Unwanted noise can have significant impacts on animal and human health and well-being, reduce attainment by students in schools, and cause hearing loss.

Structural engineering

Mechanical engineering

Mechanical engineering is the study of physical machines that may involve force and movement. It is an engineering branch that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science, to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering branches. Mechanical engineering requires an understanding of core areas including mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, design, structural analysis, and electricity.

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Categories (7)

Topics in structural engineering

Vibration and dynamics

Acoustical engineering

Structural engineering

Mechanical engineering

NRCtech

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Vibrational NDT with Under-sampled Data through Physics-informed Neural Networks

Damping of flexure blades based on bi-material additive manufacturing

Novel Generalised Notch Filter for Harmonic Vibration Suppression in Magnetic Bearing Systems