Vibration analysis using the finite element method includes various techniques such as eigenvalue analysis, frequency response analysis, and time-history response analysis. However, results can vary significantly depending on modeling and boundary condition settings, making it an advanced engineering technique.
This seminar provides a foundational understanding of vibration analysis using the finite element method by organizing the basic positions and differences of each analysis technique, while also explaining points that are often misunderstood in practice.
Furthermore, participants will develop the ability to properly evaluate results based on physical meaning rather than blindly trusting analysis outputs.
You will acquire fundamental skills from a practical perspective to make vibration analysis truly usable in design, development, and engineering work.
Do you have any of these problems?
- Do not understand what vibration analysis using the finite element method actually does technically
- Do not clearly understand the difference between eigenvalue analysis and response analysis
- Unclear about what modeling and boundary conditions actually mean
- Do not know how to interpret analysis results (multiple natural frequencies and mode shapes)
- Do not know what should be understood first when starting vibration analysis
Seminar Overview
Vibration analysis using the finite element method is a powerful technique, but results can vary significantly depending on modeling and boundary conditions, and often do not match real-world behavior.
In vendor software seminars, the focus is mainly on operation methods and functions; however, this seminar focuses on the factors that influence analysis results and their effects.
It explains the fundamental structure of vibration analysis, the differences between various analysis methods, and how to correctly interpret results from a practical engineering perspective.
- Systematic understanding of the basic structure and concept of vibration analysis using the finite element method
- Understanding the differences and roles of eigenvalue analysis, frequency response analysis, and time-history response analysis
- Understanding the impact of modeling and boundary conditions on analysis results
- Correct interpretation of physical meaning of results (natural frequencies and mode shapes)
- Basic causes of discrepancies between analysis and real systems and how to address them
Seminar Program
- 1. Basic Structure of Vibration Analysis Using the Finite Element Method
1-1 What is actually being solved in vibration analysis?
1-2 Overview and differences between eigenvalue and frequency response analysis
1-3 Flow from modeling to obtaining results
1-4 Physical meaning of analysis results and interpretation
2. Effects of Modeling and Boundary Conditions
2-1 Impact of model simplification on results
2-2 Changes in results due to boundary and constraint conditions
2-3 Main causes of discrepancies with real systems
2-4 Handling and precautions for contact, fastening, and support conditions
3. Basic Analysis Methods and Their Applications
3-1 Purpose and usage of eigenvalue analysis
3-2 Basics and application range of frequency response analysis
3-3 Necessity and application of time-history response analysis
3-4 Limitations and selection of analysis methods
4. Critical Points Beginners Often Overlook
4-1 Problem of blindly trusting analysis results
4-2 Influence of mesh division and element selection
4-3 Effect of damping treatment
4-4 Difference between “plausible results” and “correct results”
5. Making Analysis Usable in Practice
5-1 Correlation between analysis and measurement results
5-2 Basic steps when results do not match
5-3 Perspective of questioning assumptions
5-4 Basic mindset for practical use of finite element analysis
6. Q&A
Key Benefits of This Seminar
- Ability to correctly select and use appropriate analysis methods (eigenvalue, frequency response, time-history) based on purpose, enabling practical engineering judgment
- Ability to understand the effects of modeling, boundary conditions, and damping settings, and to evaluate and correct whether results are reliable rather than accepting them blindly
Required Background Knowledge
- Basic university-level mathematics and mechanics are desirable; however, even without them, key concepts and important points will be explained carefully for understanding.
Benefits
- Free Q&A support on seminar content for 15 days after completion
- Free technical consulting for vibration-related issues for 15 days after completion
Course Date / Access Period
- Available year-round (on-demand seminar)
- You can watch the seminar for 3 days.
After application, please enter your preferred viewing period (3 consecutive days, including weekends and holidays) in the designated field.
While we will try to accommodate your preferred schedule, confirmation will be provided later by our company.
Recording Year & Duration
- 2026 edition, approximately 5 hours
Course Fee
- Campaign fee: 28,000 yen (all included / approx. half the price of typical technical seminars. Subject to change without notice due to website renewal campaign pricing)
List of Participating Companies & Feedback
Instructor
| Title & Name |
AITOP Co., Ltd. Chief Technical Consultant
Certified Engineer, Japan Society for Noise Control Engineering
Technical Development Award, Acoustical Society of Japan
Former part-time lecturer, Nagoya University Graduate School (taught in English: 2021–2024)
Hideo Kobayashi
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| Specialty |
Theory and applied engineering of vibration and noise technology using AI |
| Experience |
Over 30 years of experience as a technical consultant and seminar instructor, with extensive achievements across Japan, including industrial technology centers and seminars hosted by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. |
* The above seminar program may be subject to minor changes without notice.