Dynamics & Vibration Lab

Faculty-In-Charge

Prof. Pravin M. Singru

Lab Overview

This laboratory is well-equipped to conduct research in the areas of machine vibration analysis, acoustics, machine design, and failure analysis. The required measuring instruments, sensors, and software are available to conduct research in wide areas of acoustics, vibration, and machine design.

Key Research Areas

  • Machine Dynamics, Vibration & Control
  • Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
  • Musical Acoustics
  • Machine Condition Monitoring using Machine Learning
  • Assistive Devices in physically challenged

Significant Facilities & Special Features

  • Accelerometers (single and triaxial), microphones (1/4”, ½”)
  • Human Vibration meter
  • Electrodynamic shaker
  • Data acquisition systems (4 and 8 channels)
  • Impact hammer
  • Laser Vibrometer, RPM Sensor
  • Sound level meter
  • Software: EDM, MESCOPE, SYNUS, MATLAB, ANSYS, SOLIDWORKS, ADAMS, HYPERMESH

Major Equipment

Research Funding & Grants

  • DST grant “An acoustic study, characterization, and standardization of the Sarasvati Veena” (37Lakhs)
  • DST -FIST (25 Lakhs)
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation, USA, “ RO-RO Challenge for C130J Aircraft, $ 25,000
  • National MEMS Design Center from NPMASS (Rs 30 Lakh)
  • BITS CDRF grant "Feature Engineering for Condition Monitoring of Machines Using Vibration Signature Analysis using Machine Learning " (Rs 20 Lakhs)
  • BITS PhD Drive grant “Development of Autonomous Staircase Climbing Wheelchair” (Rs 28 Lakhs)

Achievements

Publications: 43 International Journal, 6 Book Chapters, 38 Conference.

Patents: Four (Granted)

Recognition: Prof. Singru received the Research Excellence Award in the field of Societal Applied Research from BITS Pilani

Campus
Goa
Division/Department
Goa-Mechanical Engineering