Welcome to the
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
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VAC MembersVAC Members
BASF
Clark
Eaton Corp.
John Deere
Nelson Industries
Trane Company
Caterpillar
Cummins Engine
Harley-Davidson
Lexmark International
Onan Corp.
Visteon
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New Hemi-Anechoic ChamberNew Hemi-Anechoic Chamber
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Sound Pressure, Sound Intensity and Surface VibrationMeasurements
Sound Pressure, Sound Intensity and Surface VibrationMeasurements
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Acoustic Material CharacterizationAcoustic Material Characterization
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Experimental Modal AnalysisExperimental Modal Analysis
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Muffler ResearchMuffler Research
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Experimental Validation of ModelsExperimental Validation of Models
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Acoustic FEAAcoustic FEA
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Acoustic Optimization Acoustic Optimization
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Enclosure DesignEnclosure Design
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Mesh OptimizationMesh Optimization
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Finite Element Analysis of a CabFinite Element Analysis of a Cab
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Boundary Element AnalysisBoundary Element Analysis
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Application of SEAApplication of SEA
Shaker
Other plates t = 3.2 mm
Front plate t=1.6 mm
Microphone
Absorptive material
Impedance head
Accelerometer
Side plate (flat plate t=1.6 mm or ribbed plate)
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Muffler Performance AnalysisMuffler Performance Analysis
485 Hz 1080 Hz
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Acoustic Response of Intake and Exhaust SystemsAcoustic Response of Intake and Exhaust Systems
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Rayleigh Integral ProgramRayleigh Integral Program