
Applied Vibration Testing, Hands-on Training @ ITU METC [Face-To-Face, In-Laboratory Training]
May 2 @ 9:00 am – May 4 @ 12:30 pm

Hands-On Training on Vibration Tests According to Military and Civil Test Standards
Vibration tests are one of the most difficult sections to understand in MIL-STD-810 and RTCA-DO-160 test standards. There are many tests depending on the platform and transportation modes to be applied. Dr. Ismail Cicek and his team at Istanbul Technical University Maritime Test Equipment Center (ITU METC) in the Tuzla Campus of Istanbul Technical University give applied vibration test training. The trainings that cover the tests specified in MIL-STD-810H and RTCA-DO-160G include theoretical and application sections using vibrators. Application sections include periodic and efficiency test envelopes and mechanical shock profiles selected from military and civil standards. These are entered into the vibration test system, test execution, and results evaluation exercises.
Shock test profiles are discussed theoretically, and tests are demonstrated with various selected durations, amplitudes (G), and shaker profiles. All tests are discussed and applied on a shaker table to understand the test parameters better.
Scope of Training and Summary Topics
- Systems Engineering: Vibration Test Problems
- Design Stage, Environmental Vibration Testing, Monitoring Vibrations for Equipment in Use, Vibration Limits
- Environmental testing and vibration
- Vibration test setup and test parameters
- Test applications.
- Periodic vibrations: dwell tests, sweep tests, determination of critical frequencies – test parameters entry into a shaker
- Resonance frequencies and vibration mode shapes – test demonstrations
- Random vibrations: broadband, narrowband, sine-on-random, random-on-random – test parameters entry into a shaker
- MIL-STD-810H Method 514 Vibration Test Profiles
- RTCA-DO-160G Vibration Test Profiles.
- Mechanical Shock Test Profiles, shock test parameters and shaker test demonstrations
- NAVMAT Test profile
Highlights of the Training
- Training Type: International / Face-to-Face
- Location: Istanbul Technical University. Maritime Faculty. ITU Marine Equipment Test Center (METC). Test Laboratory. Tuzla, Istanbul.
- Led by a live, US-based instructor (Dr Ismail Cicek)
- A usual 2.5 days of training schedule is as follows:
- Day 1: 09:00 – 12:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
- Day 2: 09:00 – 12:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
- Day 3: 09:00 – 12:30
- Trainees will receive a Training Certificate.
- Training includes presentations, test demonstrations, knowledge check quizzes, and a competition-type fun way of learning.


About the Instructors
The primary instructor of the training is Dr Ismail Cicek. He completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University in 1999. His Ph.D was on the Random Vibration. He investigated a passive vibration test absorber theoretically and experimentally. He gained engineering and leadership experience by working for 15 years. He led the development of various platform engineering systems, including C-5, C-17, KC-10, KC-135, and C-130 E/H/J. Dr. Cicek’s experience includes unmanned aerial vehicle development where he utilized the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Malfunction Data Recorder Analysis Recorder System (MADARS) development for military transport aircraft. An Avionics Chief Engineer (EE)and a Certified Verification Engineer (FAA/EASA) also assist with the training. Our experienced test personnel also become available for demonstrations and discussions. A Certified Verification Engineer (CVE) in FAA/EASA with over 20 years of experience. He has worked as the chief engineer of avionics systems in product development. He is also experienced in product testing per environmental and EMI/EMC standards and FAA/EASA certification processes.
Dr Cicek worked as the Principle Investigator and became a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the US Air Force Aeromedical Test Lab (WPAFB/OH) for certifying the products to the US Air Force Platform Requirements. He also developed the Joint Enroute Care Equipment Test Standard (JECETS) in close work with US Army Test Lab engineers and managers.
Click here to read more about Dr Cicek’s professional studies. Connect with Dr Ismail Cicek on the LinkedIn page.
Registration
We provide both face-to-face and online training programs. For registration to a course or custom training requests for your organization, please get in touch with us.
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