The Study of Some Cracks on the Panels of a Minibus Body Using Modal Analysis

Abstract

Abstract. The body vibrations caused by the disturbing forces which acts on this one cause many problems connected, generaly, with the passengers confort (mechanical vibrations, noises) and also connected with the body reliability. The paper presents the study of some craks appeared on the roof panels of the body of a minibus and the study of some attempts to improve the behaviour. The study was made using the modal analysis in two steps. First was studied the behaviour of the hole structure and than was studied only the panel where cracks appear. The analysis of the first four eigenmodes confirmed cause of the cracks. Finally, it was offered an improved solution.