Name: Cruzado, John Francis R.

Section: BSMESEP-4A

Assignment in Vibration

Define and identify examples of Different Hazzard vibrations.

Hazard vibrations encompass various risks, notably affecting health, structures, and
equipment. Prolonged exposure to vibrations, common in tools and machinery, can lead to
conditions like Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome and impact musculoskeletal health. Structural
hazards arise as heavy machinery vibrations pose a risk to building integrity, emphasizing the
need for cautious construction practices. Vibrations also jeopardize equipment, potentially
damaging precision instruments and electronics. Additionally, environmental hazards result from
industrial processes generating vibrations, impacting soil and wildlife. Understanding and
managing these risks are crucial to protecting human health, ensuring structural stability,
preserving equipment functionality, and mitigating adverse environmental effects.

Different style/methods use to measure vibrations

1. Accelerometers: Measure acceleration of a vibrating object, commonly used in

industrial machinery monitoring.

2. Velocimeters: Gauge velocity of vibrations to assess the speed of oscillations in

structures or equipment.
3. Displacement Transducers: Measure the displacement or movement of an object
during vibrations, providing information on amplitude.

4. Strain Gauges: Monitor changes in material strain caused by vibrations, often used in
structural health monitoring.

5. Piezoelectric Sensors: Generate electrical charge in response to vibrations, offering a

versatile method for measuring dynamic forces.

6. Laser Vibrometers: Utilize laser beams to measure surface vibrations without physical
contact, suitable for delicate or small structures.

7. Seismometers:Originally designed for earthquake monitoring, seismometers can be

adapted to measure ground vibrations caused by various sources.
8. Impact Hammers: Generate controlled impacts to measure the response of structures
and analyze their dynamic characteristics.

9. Strain Gauge Rosettes: Provide detailed information on strain in multiple directions,

aiding in understanding complex vibrations.

10. Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs): Combine accelerometers and gyroscopes to

capture both linear and angular vibrations, commonly used in aerospace and automotive
applications.