Modal parameter identification using Z‐transforms

Abstract

AbstractA method for the time domain identification of modal parameters of a vibrating structure using Z‐transformation sequences is presented in this paper.This identification proceeds using the Z‐transfer function of a vibrating structure from which an auto‐regressive and moving‐average (ARMA) model of the vibrating structure is derived. From this ARMA model and time domain data, the modal parameters can be identified. The time domain data can be obtained from single point or multiple shaker excitation modal testing. To demonstrate the application and efficiency of the method, a test on a simulated cantilever beam is presented.