Iranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101Investigation on the effects of measurement and temporal uncertainties on rolling element bearings prognostics1164485410.22064/tava.2020.121073.1152ENMehdi BehzadProfessor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IranAmirhossein MollaaliM.Sc., Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IranMotahareh MirfarahM.Sc., Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IranHesam Addin ArghandPhD., Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IranJournal Article20200202<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: FA;" lang="EN-US">Estimation of remaining useful life (RUL) of rolling element bearings (REBs) has a major effect on improving the reliability in the industrial plants. However, due to the complex nature of the fault propagation in these components, their prognosis is affected by various uncertainties. This effect is intensified when the recorded data is offline, which is very common for many industrial machines due to the lower cost rather than the online monitoring strategy. In the present paper, in order to overcome the shortcoming of the feed-forward neural network (FFNN) in REBs prognostics, a new method for considering two main uncertainties (caused by the measurement and process noises) is proposed, in the presence of offline data acquisition. In<br />the proposed method, the primary RUL probability distribution corresponded to each offline measured data is predicted, utilizing the outputs of trained FFNNs. Then, the predicted RUL distribution will become more robust in confronting the temporal changes, by taking into account the approval of pervious stage predictions to the present prediction. As a result, the overall probability distribution of REBs RUL and also its confidence levels (CLs) are<br />obtained. Finally, the evaluation of the proposed method is performed byutilizing bearing experimental datasets. The results show that the proposed method has the capability to express the estimated RUL CLs in the offline data acquisition method, effectively. By providing a probabilistic perspective, the proposed method can improve the reliability of the asset and also the decision-making about the future of the industrial plants</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-US">.</span>https://tava.isav.ir/article_44854_7b3a8566b2f98caf7f7851be46b3d343.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101Evaluation of cantilever plates in the spinning situation: time histories and modal characteristics17344497310.22064/tava.2020.121868.1155ENHamidreza RostamiPhD, Department of Ocean Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, IranFirooz Bakhtiari-NejadProfessor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland at Baltimore County, USA & Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, IranAmirhossein Modarres-AvalPhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, IranEarl H DowellProfessor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Duke University Durham, North Carolina, USAJournal Article20200120<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-US">A study on the dynamics of cantilever orthotropic plates under spinning conditions is presented in this article. The governing equations of motions are containing the centrifugal and Coriolis effects. Two approximation methods, the extended Galerkin method, and extended Kantorovich method, are utilized for the investigation of the mathematical model. The verification of the obtained results is conducted by comparing two methods that show good agreement. This<br />investigation is concentrated on the time histories and the natural frequencies of the system. First, using time responses, the effects of different types and numbers of admissible functions used in the approximate solution are discussed.<br />Next, the results are obtained to explore the impact of dimensionless parameters like material, hub radius ratio, stagger angle, etc. on the modal characteristics of the spinning structures. The results of the simulations exhibit the importance of the proper choice of both type and number for trial functions. Furthermore, the selection of orthogonal functions can be vital to guarantee the convergence speed of an approximate solution. Further discussion on the modal characteristic reveals that in different stiffness ratios of the plate, the centrifugal stiffening rate caused by spinning motion is affected by rotational speed. Moreover, this stiffening rate is depended on setting angle and hub radius ratio. Finally, the last part of the paper is devoted to the forced response analysis of the rotating plate</span>https://tava.isav.ir/article_44973_0b1fab769946ddef6d02a81331f039de.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101Detection of localized nonlinearity in dynamical systems using base excitation experimental results35504802910.22064/tava.2020.125337.1163ENJavad TaghipourCollege of Engineering, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8EN, United Kingdom0000-0002-2298-4712Hamed Haddad KhodaparastCollege of Engineering, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8EN, United KingdomHadi MadineiCollege of Engineering, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8EN, United KingdomHassan JalaliDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Arak University of Technology, Arak 38181-41167, IranJournal Article20200202<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Nonlinear localization approaches are used not only for detecting the exact location of<br />the nonlinear elements in mechanical structures, but they are also exploited in order to find any possible flaws such as cracks in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) applications. This study aims to develop a localization method to determine the location of localized nonlinearities in dynamic structures utilizing the experimentally measured data obtained from the base excitation test. The nonlinear element in the experimental set-up is represented by a pair of permanent magnets placed on both sides on the free end of the cantilever, and a pair of electromagnets placed with equal distances on both sides of the<br />permanent magnets. The combination of permanent and electromagnets create and<br />apply nonlinear electromagnetic force on the free end of the cantilever beam.<br />Hence, stepped-sine vibration tests are carried out using constant acceleration<br />base excitation to measure the response of the nonlinear system. The linear<br />response of the system obtained from the low amplitude test is used to update<br />the Finite Element (FE) model of the underlying linear system of the structure.<br />Then, the developed approach utilizes the updated linear model along with the<br />measured nonlinear dynamics of the experimental set-up obtained using<br />high-amplitude excitation to determine the location of nonlinearity. The results of the experimental study are demonstrated to show the performance of<br />the presented method.</span>https://tava.isav.ir/article_48029_1fd9718acd5dcac5e4b33aea49614d34.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101A theoretical approach for flexural behavior of FG vibrating micro-plates with piezoelectric layers considering a hybrid length scale parameter516824175910.22064/tava.2020.112068.1142ENKorosh KhorshidiAssociated Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, Iran0000-0002-7321-972XMahdi BahramiMSc Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, IranMahdi KarimiMSc Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, Iran0000-0002-0639-9433Mohsen GhasemiM.Sc. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak university, Arak, IranMSc Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak, IranJournal Article20190729In the current study, the mechanical performance of functionally graded oscillating micro-plates bonded with piezoelectric layers is examined using the modified couple stress theory. The modified couple stress theory contains a length scale parameter that considers the size-effects of micro-plates. The various modified shear deformation theories are employed to represent the displacement field of micro-plate, such as exponential, parabolic, hyperbolic, trigonometric, and fifth-order shear deformation theories. The properties of FG micro-plate, such as Young’s modulus, density, and length scale parameter, are assumed to vary smoothly and across the micro-plate thickness based on the Power-law model. The governing equations of motion are obtained by Hamilton's principle and solved by a theoretical approach under various boundary conditions. The accuracy of the proposed model is validated based on a comparison of the results with the accepted studies. Computational analysis is carried out to clarify the impacts of mechanical and geometrical variables on the natural frequencies of micro-plates.https://tava.isav.ir/article_241759_8b5ce0b3145b36483392f003f0367cac.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101Numerical modeling of the propagation of ultrasonic waves in AISI 316L welds made by SMAW and GTAW processes698024219510.22064/tava.2021.111405.1141ENSeyyed Hossein HosseiniPh.D. Candidate, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, IranFarhang HonarvarProfessor, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran0000-0002-4774-3237Journal Article20200203Ultrasonic evaluation of austenitic welds has long been considered to be difficult. Recent studies in this field have made it possible to inspect these welds in many cases. However, the ultrasonic inspection methods of austenitic steels are more complicated and limited than those of ferrite steels. The difficulty in ultrasonic testing of austenitic welds stems from the presence of anisotropic and expanded grains, which are usually in the form of columnar structures. These grain structures lead to local anisotropy in these types of welds. This paper aims to create a more thorough understanding of the propagation of ultrasonic waves in austenitic welds produced by gas tungsten arc welding and shielded metal arc welding processes. For this purpose, special finite element models are developed for these two types of welds. In these finite element models, the orientation of the structural domains in welds is accounted for in both SMAW and GTAW processes. Results are validated by comparison of the numerical models with theoretical predictions and experiments already reported in the literature. The numerical models provide a better understanding of how ultrasonic waves propagate in anisotropic structures of SMAW and GTAW weldshttps://tava.isav.ir/article_242195_1f91eea8c98aa138872d12e5eadfe1b5.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101The influence of magnetorheological dampers on the biodynamic response of the human (pilot) body in various flight maneuvers8110224219810.22064/tava.2021.105238.1132ENHeshmatolah Mohammad KhanloDepartment of Aerospace Engineering, Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University of Science and Technology, Tehran, IranReza DehghaniDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, IranJournal Article20200214This paper presents the effect of a magnetorheological (MR) damper in the aircraft seat system on the body's biodynamic response for different flight maneuvers. For this purpose, discrete models 4 and 7 degrees of freedom for human modeling and the Bouc-Wen model are used to model MR damper. In various flight maneuvers, the changes in acceleration g are recorded and applied to the desired models after processing. Models used for the human body and the MR damper are compared for validation with previously published researches. The dynamic responses of the human body to these inputs without MR dampers and with an MR damper are investigated. The transmissibility[1] of the seat to the human body is used as a parameter that is common in these types of analyses. The results show that the use of MR dampers has a significant effect on reducing the transmissibility in maneuvers with a sudden increase in acceleration and also significant changes in the frequency at which maximum transmissibility is achieved.<br /> https://tava.isav.ir/article_242198_5fd9bf8fc836603cf9659544e4808c80.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101Free vibration and aeroelastic analyses of rectangular cantilever plates including correlation with experiment10311824288810.22064/tava.2021.121930.1157ENFirooz Bakhtiari-NejadAmirkabir UniversityAmir Hossein Modarres-AvalDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.Hamidreza RostamiDepartment of Ocean Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.Earl HDowellDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Duke University Durham, North Carolina, USA.Journal Article20200226<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">In the present study, the free vibration and aeroelastic problems of rectangular cantilever plates with varying aspect ratio have been investigated. The classical plate theories based on the Kirchhoff hypothesis have been adopted to simulate the structural response of the plate. The Peter’s theory is selected to model the aerodynamic pressure on the plate due to the incompressible air flow. To discretize the partial deferential equations of the system, the ayleigh-Ritz method has been applied and by using Lagrange equations, the mass, damping, and stiffness matrices have been derived. Various numbers of mode shapes are used to show the convergence of the response of the system . The theoretical results including the natural frequencies and flutter speed have been evaluated by using the experimental data obtained from the ground vibration experiment carried out at Duke University. It has been shown that for<br />a relatively low aspect ratio rectangular cantilever plate, using some techniques in Rayleigh–Ritz method leads to an improvement of the results for both the natural frequencies and flutter speed. This technique ends up having two sets of decoupled equations and consequently, the number of equations that have to be solved simultaneously is divided by two. This could lead to a reduction of computational time significantly</span>.</span>https://tava.isav.ir/article_242888_155d66b92784f9cc1fd5d65602c358ce.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101The effects of muqarnas and mortar joints on the acoustic quality of the jaame mosque of yazd11913224289010.22064/tava.2021.103179.1126ENSamira SafiDepartment of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and urbanism, Iran university of science and technology, Tehran, IranAbbas GhaffariFaculty Of Architecture and Urban Planning Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran0000000193023209Nariman FarahzaDepartment of Art and Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Yazd, Yazd, IranJournal Article20190202<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">The architecture of the Jaame mosque, being the most important place for gathering and worship in the Islamic world, is detailed to the finest of building elements. <span style="color: black;">Several activities take place inside the Jaame mosque</span> <span style="color: black;">in separate or connected order. These activities are the performing prayers led by the Imam, the preaching speech </span>and<span style="color: black;"> the recitation of some of the<br />verses of the holy Quran</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Considering that, it is <span style="background: white;">determining</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">to study the acoustics of Jaame mosques and how architects constructed the space to promote the words of God; hence, this paper analyzes the acoustic qualities of Jaame Mosque of Yazd, as one of the architectural and historical masterpieces in Iran. The decorative brickwork used in conjunction with tiles and the muqarnases, karbandies, and squinches adorning the dome, iwan, and their adjacent spaces, appear to have significant effects on the quality of sound in the building</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: FA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">. In this study, we </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">simulated the volume and interior surface of the space and conducted calculations of the </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: FA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">reverberation time </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">using EASE. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: FA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">Reverberation time shows a downward trend from low<br />to high frequencies, and is controlled in low frequencies to produce a preferable acoustic experience. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">The median of reverberation time shows 4.32-seconds without muqarnases. This<br />time reduces to 3.33-seconds with </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: FA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">the proper arrangement of muqarnases, squinches under the<br />dome and their distance from the sound source, as well as the brickwork decorations and the configuration of the mortar joints to remarkable effect.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;"> The results showed an </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: FA; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;">appropriate distribution of sound throughout the mosque. </span>https://tava.isav.ir/article_242890_643708ee17ade3d034dad3c2b1e97336.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101A method to reduce wall mounted boiler noise pollution by a sustainable approach13314224333610.22064/tava.2021.123997.1161ENAhad ShahhoseiniAssistant Professor, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Faculty of Design, Tabriz IRAN0000-0002-2077-1393Sajjad PakzadAssistant Professor, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Faculty of Design, Tabriz IRAN0000-0003-4914-7620Hossein JafarzadehMSc Student, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Faculty of Design, Tabriz IRANAmin NouriAssistant Professor, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Faculty of Design, Tabriz IRANJournal Article20200403The mechanisms involved in the operation of the wall-mounted boilers are the primary source of noise pollution, which bothers users while operating. One of the most basic solutions is to control the amount of noise by using insulator materials. The material must have acoustic absorption characteristics and high heat resistance. In this study, four acoustic materials based on polymer resins, glass wool and stone, and jute fabrics that have good degradability in nature have been studied as noise control materials. Based on the physical and chemical properties of the acoustic insulating polymers, high noise absorption is generated and flammability is preserved at high temperatures too. The nature of acoustic absorption and high degradability is also noticeable in jute fabrics. For the shell sound control tests, several wall-mounted boilers have been used in this study, and the sound waves have been measured using a B&K 2260 measuring device. The overall rate of noise reduction in monolayer and blended double-layer insulators has been compared. Although the monolayer or double-layer insulators perform better than jute ones, the acoustic absorption standard of the wall-mounted boilers can also be achieved by using jute. Therefore, due to environmental conditions, the jute is approved as a sound insulator.https://tava.isav.ir/article_243336_486b4cc50f70db868ff518168a26c15b.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101Test planning and operational modal analysis of a wind turbine tower; application to its dynamic behavior14315824333710.22064/tava.2021.136290.1173ENMohammad TamizifarPh.D Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malek-E-Ashtar University of Technology, Isfahan, IranMasoud MosayebiAssistant Professor, Mechanical engineering department, Malek-E-Ashtar university of technology, Isfahan, Iran, Isfahan, IranSaeed Ziaei-RadProfessor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, IranJournal Article20200214Thorough knowledge of the wind turbine (WT) dynamics is necessary to efficiently improve its design, operation, and maintenance. Due to the wind turbine's large size, there are difficulties in measuring and excitation of full-scale WTs in general modal tests. Because of the issue, the designers may rely on finite elements and numerical models. Nevertheless, by considering the advantages of operational modal analysis relative to the experimental modal analysis, it is an efficient way to understand the dynamics behavior of WT based on the actual operation installed turbine at the site. With regard to performing operational modal analysis and achieving acceptable results, proper test planning has great importance. Initially,in this article, test planning steps will be described for the studied WT's successful operation modal test. Then the modal analysis results will be revealed, and finally, the dynamic behavior of the WT will be discussed based on the modal resultshttps://tava.isav.ir/article_243337_f8764304e7cd0dca9619c27f46e44fd8.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101In-plane and out of plane free vibration in nano ultra-thin film using a general nonlocal Kirchhoff ultra-thin film model15918224376110.22064/tava.2021.115465.1148ENArash RahmaniBand StreetAhad Ahmadpour FardBand StreetShirko FarooghiUrmiaJournal Article20191008In this paper, the in-plane and out of plane free vibration of the Kirchhoff nano ultra-thin film are studied. To reveal the altering natures of natural frequencies in nano ultra-thin film, the film is modeled according to the general nonlocal theory. The film governing equations as well as the characteristics eigenvalues equations are derived depending on two different nonlocal parameters.<br />The existence of these different nonlocal parameters causes the model is able to predict both increase and reduction of stiffness in nano ultra-thin film. Here, the differential quadrature method (DQM) is applied for obtaining the natural frequencies of in-plane and out of plane. An intensive parametric study is carried out the nonlocal on the natural frequencies of nano ultra-thin film. The results reveal that the effect of nonlocal parameters on the frequency parameter is more prominent at the higher aspect ratios. Also, the effects of different boundary conditions are consideredhttps://tava.isav.ir/article_243761_9cd8b4fb4e6f72479ba4d46731062300.pdfIranian Society of Acoustics and Vibration and AvecinaJournal of Theoretical and Applied Vibration and Acoustics2423-47616120200101Application of intelligent adaptive force control for a helicopter seat suspension18320024376210.22064/tava.2021.122019.1158ENMohamad GohariAssistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran0000-0001-6744-2151Mona TahmasebiAssistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Arak University of Technology, Arak, IranSamaneh AhmadiMSc Student, Arak University of Technology, Arak, IranJournal Article20200222<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The high level of transmitted noise and vibrations of a helicopter flight to the aircrew body can cause discomfort and perhaps affect their performance and physical condition. This paper presents an active seat suspension system with intelligent active force control (AFC) using an artificial neural network (ANN), iterative learning (IL) algorithm, and fuzzy logic (FL) to reduce vibration on the helicopter seat. Therefore, three control schemes are considered for this application, namely AFCANN, AFCIL, and AFCFL. Computer simulations have been performed using MATLAB software to verify the proposed control schemes. The pilot head displacement, acceleration, and also seat acceleration transmissibility are selected as target variables. The simulation results illustrate that the usage of proposed control schemes leads to effective control of target variables, especially active force control using fuzzy logic (AFCFL), which is showing superior performance and accuracy between other intelligent adaptive force control schemes.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">In future work, this controller will be assessed by experimental tests.</span>https://tava.isav.ir/article_243762_5102cf06ef4ddf08255e3ad80927e356.pdf