In today’s world, controlling Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) is crucial for comfort, reliability, and longevity in products like automotive cabins and industrial machinery. Engineers must design systems that are both quiet and durable.
This course provides mechanical engineers, designers, and technical professionals with skills to analyze, design, and apply practical damping solutions. Through interactive lessons and real-world demonstrations, you’ll learn how materials, design techniques, and damping technologies reduce vibrations and enhance NVH performance.
Hands-on examples and comparative studies will help you select the right damping materials, design vibration-resistant structures, and optimize systems for real-world conditions. The course covers automotive and industrial applications, focusing on balancing comfort, performance, and cost.
By course completion, you’ll be able to evaluate NVH challenges, propose data-driven solutions, and apply engineering judgment to improve acoustic comfort and stability. Start today and make machines quieter, smoother, and more efficient.
Participants should have a basic understanding of mechanical systems, vibrations, acoustics, and concepts like frequency, resonance, and mechanical design to effectively apply NVH control principles in real-world scenarios.
In this module, you will explore the core principles of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH), which influence how machines feel, sound, and perform. You’ll examine various damping materials like viscoelastic polymers, elastomers, and composite layers, and understand how they absorb and dissipate vibrational energy in real-world conditions. Additionally, you’ll learn design strategies to reduce structural noise and improve overall performance.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
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4 videos•Total 15 minutes
Welcome to Damping Strategies for NVH Control•2 minutes
Understanding NVH and the Role of Damping•4 minutes
Damping Materials: Properties and Mechanisms•3 minutes
Design Approaches to Noise and Vibration Reduction•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Welcome to the Course: Course Overview•5 minutes
Damping Techniques for Noise and Vibration Control•5 minutes
1 peer review•Total 20 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Testing Materials for Vibration Absorption•20 minutes
Automotive and Industrial Applications of Damping
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, you’ll explore the application of damping in real systems like automotive and heavy machinery. Learners will analyze how engineers reduce noise and vibration using smart materials, damping sheets, and specialized mounting designs. This module highlights the different priorities in automotive damping (comfort and light weight) versus industrial damping (durability and performance), and how engineers balance cost, comfort, and longevity in practical design decisions.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 peer review
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4 videos•Total 13 minutes
Introduction to Practical Applications•4 minutes
Industrial Applications of Damping•3 minutes
Industrial Damping Methods•3 minutes
Comparing Automotive and Industrial Solutions•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
How Damping Materials Reduce Automotive Noise•5 minutes
1 peer review•Total 20 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Applying Damping Solutions to Car and Machine Models•20 minutes
Case Studies in NVH Performance
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
Explore real-world applications of NVH solutions through automotive and industrial case studies. Learners will analyze examples like reducing cabin noise and controlling machinery vibrations while learning to identify vibration sources, select appropriate damping materials, and apply design strategies. This module bridges theoretical concepts with practical NVH solutions in real systems.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
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4 videos•Total 10 minutes
Case Study 1: Automotive Cabin Noise Reduction•3 minutes
Case Study 2: Industrial Pump Vibration Control•3 minutes
Cross-Sector Case Study : Aerospace and Consumer Electronics•3 minutes
Course Wrap-Up•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
High-Damping Alloy Mounts: Real Test Results•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
Damping Strategies for NVH•20 minutes
2 peer reviews•Total 80 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Solving NVH Problems from Case Studies•20 minutes
Project: Damping System Redesign for Electric Motor NVH Reduction•60 minutes
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