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Hemi-laryngeal Setup for Studying Vocal Fold Vibration in Three Dimensions
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2017
This paper introduces a protocol for the preparation of hemi-larynx specimens facilitating a multi-dimensional view of vocal fold vibration, in order to investigate various biophysical aspects of voice production in humans and non-human mammals.
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Measurement of Bioelectric Current with a Vibrating Probe
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Cited by 15 •
2011
The manufacture, calibration and use of non-invasive vibrating probes to measure bioelectric current in various biological systems is described.
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Simulation of Human-induced Vibrations Based on the Characterized In-field Pedestrian Behavior
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2016
A protocol is presented for the characterization of the in-field pedestrian behavior and the simulation of the resulting structural response. Field-tests demonstrate that the in situ identified pacing rate and synchronization rate among the participants constitute an essential input for the simulation and verification of the human-induced loads.
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Vibrating Concrete
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2024
Mechanical vibrators are instrumental in compacting newly poured concrete within formwork and around reinforcements. This process is essential to eliminate trapped air pockets and establish a dense concrete mass. One widely used method is vibrating by internal vibrators, often referred to as a poker vibrator or immersion vibrator. It is rapidly inserted through the full depth of the freshly laid concrete and slightly extends into the layer below it (which remains in a plastic state). Consistent...
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Kinematics and Projectile Motion
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2023
Source: Ketron Mitchell-Wynne, PhD, Asantha Cooray, PhD, Department of Physics & Astronomy, School of Physical Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA This experiment demonstrates the kinematics of motion in 1 and 2 dimensions. This lab will begin by studying motion in 1 dimension, under constant acceleration, by launching a projectile directly upward and measuring the maximum height reached. This lab will verify that the maximum height reached is consistent with the kinematic...
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The restoring force and inertia act in sequence rather than independently. When displacement occurs, the restoring force directs the system toward its stable equilibrium position, while inertia carries it beyond that position. This alternating interaction sustains repeated motion and provides the physical basis for analyzing oscillations in masses, pendulums, and mechanical components.
For small displacements, vibrational motion can often be treated as simple harmonic motion, a particularly regular form of oscillation. In this description, amplitude indicates the size of the excursion, while period and frequency characterize the timing. These quantities provide a compact way to compare oscillating systems and describe their behavior.
A stable equilibrium position gives the system a reference state toward which the restoring force acts after displacement. Without that directional tendency, the back-and-forth behavior described here would not be organized around a fixed position. Identifying equilibrium therefore helps interpret displacement, amplitude, and the resulting oscillatory pattern.
Begin by identifying the system’s stable equilibrium position, then observe how far the object moves from it and how the motion repeats. The maximum displacement supplies the amplitude, while the timing of repetition supplies the period and frequency. This characterization turns observed motion into quantities that can be compared across physical systems.
Oscillating systems provide a foundation for interpreting waves and sound because repeated motion can transfer energy through a system. The same framework also helps explain resonance, in which vibration becomes especially relevant to system behavior. Studying these connections links the motion of individual components with broader physical effects.
Mechanical systems, structures, and instruments can be studied through their vibrational behavior to determine how oscillations affect design. The analysis may support efforts to control vibration in components or exploit it in instruments. Because energy transfer and resonance are part of this context, vibration analysis connects physical principles with practical system performance.