Modal Sledge Hammer, 12 lb. Head, cable included

An accelerometer (or laser velocity transducer) is used to measure the response of the structure. By using an FFT analyzer, such as the PULSE™ system, the frequency response function and mode shapes of the test structure can then be derived.

USE SCENARIOS

• Impact-force measurements on medium to very large structures
• Measurement of frequency response functions using impact excitation techniques
• As part of a dynamic structural testing system for modal analysis and prediction of structural response