MODES OF ENGINE STRUCTURE VIBRATION AS A SOURCE OF NOISE

The overall modal characteristics of a simplified engine structure have been analysed theoretically using finite element programs developed at I.S.V.R. and a comparison is made with experimental results obtained on an equivalent physical model cast in one piece to minimise damping. The mechanism whereby the modes of vibration of a typical engine structure are excited by the forces in each cylinder is analysed in conjunction with experimental results obtained by a novel static deflection technique. Also presented are the results of a study into the optimum way of isolating a light panel from blcok induced vibration. The acoustic power radiated by representative modes of engine vibration through the acoustically important frequency range is discussed and some results of directivity tests are also given.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the Diesel Engine Noise Conference, SP-397.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • LALOR, N
  • PETYT, M
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the Diesel Engine Noise Conference, SP-397.
• Publication Date: 1975-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 120-133

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automotive engineering; Damping (Physics); Engines; Finite element method; Noise; Noise control; Vibration
• Uncontrolled Terms: Model tests
• Old TRIS Terms: Engine noise
• Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00133474
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #750833 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 5 1976 12:00AM