Facilities

Nonlinear Intelligent Structures laboratory is equipped with a number of state-of-the-art instruments providing a wide range of capability in dynamic modeling, vibration analysis and real-time control implementations for a wide range of micro- to macro-scale engineering systems.

Micro-Scale Research Equipment

The Innova Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM) delivers high-resolution scanning, and a wide range of functionality for microscale applications, such as tapping and contact mode AFM measurements, physical property characterization of materials, and etc.

Control and Vibrations Measurement Equipment

​dSPACE 1103 is a single board system with real time processor with high speed I/O channels with applications to active vibration control, automotive, robotics, and etc.
In addition, we have equipment such as laser transducer, shaker, variety of accelerometers, and force sensors.

Dual channel piezo-driver provides precise voltage control for activating piezoelectric actuators.
We also have variety of piezoelectric stacks, energy harvesting kit, signal generator, and etc.

​In addition, the facilities at Alabama Analytical Research Center (AARC) can be used by graduate student for their research. Please see the following websites for detail: 
Alabama Analytical Research Center (AARC)