Section 4 Alternative techniques
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Clasifications Register Guidance Information - Ship Vibration and Noise Guidance Notes - Chapter 5 Local structural vibration - Section 4 Alternative techniques

Section 4 Alternative techniques

4.1 Structural vibrations may be assessed by dynamic strain measurements in conjunction with other relevant data to define the fatigue environment.

Modal and finite element analyses may give a better understanding of the behaviour of structures. The assumptions implicit in such analyses should be validated by measurements.

Figure 5.4.1 Local structural vibration


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