Ground vibration testing master class

September 19-22, 2023

Campus Saffraanberg, Sint-Truiden, Belgium

The 4-day in-person ground vibration testing (GVT) master class will cover, in detail, the challenges and modern solutions for dynamic testing of full aircraft structures.

Why attend the ground vibration testing master class

The master class rolls out an integrated approach to handle the test preparation, modal testing, modal analysis, numerical model correlation, model updating, and model exploitation.

All attendees will participate in an actual full-scale GVT on a grounded F16 aircraft. In addition, during the hands-on sessions, participants will be able to rehearse the full process on a physical and virtual scale model.

To supplement the structural dynamics training experience, we will invite experts from the aviation industry to share their experiences and present on specific technical topics. The list of experts will be determined as the agenda evolves.
Simcenter ground vibration testing master class

Strengthen your expertise in ground vibration testing


  • Learn how to run large-scale structural dynamics tests on the F16 aircraft and obtain validated modal models for conclusive certification dossiers

  • Learn how to efficiently apply the full range of modal testing and identification techniques to obtain an in-depth knowledge of structural dynamics

  • Experience the value of hybrid test/CAE technology that enables high interaction between test and simulation departments

Discover the basics of finite element model updating, non-linear system identification, flutter testing, limit cycle oscillation, structural mode interaction testing and vibration measurements with digital image correlation.

Key takeaways from the ground vibration testing master class


  • Structural dynamics: theory and specific challenges of GVT on small, medium, and large aircraft
  • Test preparation and de-risking
  • Instrumentation of the aircraft, including boundary conditions
  • Measurement set-up validation
  • Phase separation (random, pseudo-random, stepped, swept sine excitations)
  • Phase resonance techniques (normal modes testing)
  • Modal analysis
  • Finite element correlation and updating
  • Digital image correlation (DIC)
  • GVT for vertical take-off and landing aircraft (VTOL) and advanced air mobility  

Register for the ground vibration testing master class


The early registration participation fee for the 4-day Simcenter GVT master class Europe is 3,000 EUR + VAT.

Fee includes daily refreshments, lunch, social networking, and all training material.

The number of participants is limited.