Company Profile

The strength and dynamic behavior of today's mechanical systems and components invariably require the solution of complex structural mechanical problems in order to satisfy the high performance demands placed upon them. Due to the inherent uncertainties of analytical modeling it is often necessary to conduct an experimental study of complex structures in order to verify the results. This is where ICS can provide and integrate solution to you.

ICS is your qualified partner in solving structural mechanical problems on the way to an optimized product. Throughout the design process ICS may be at your service to assist with e.g. the dimensioning of components, the avoidance or reduction of unwanted vibrations or the verification of durability and functionality under specified loading conditions. In addition ICS cooperates with Professor Dr.-Ing. Michael Link, Lightweight Structures and Structural Mechanics Laboratory, of the University in Kassel.

The ICS services include:

• consulting for structural mechanics
• software development
• static and dynamic analysis using the Finite Element Method (FEM, linear/nonlinear)
• structural optimization
• interior acoustics
• test planning
• experimental modal analysis, classical (hammer, shaker) or from output-only data
• vibration table testing (qualification)
• test/analysis correlation
• validation and remodeling of analytical models
• computational model updating using experimental frequency response functions (FRF) and modal data

Some examples for the ICS experiences - please take notice of our publications and references as well:

• experimental modal analysis and output-only modal analysis of machine tools
• test planning for an observation telescope

• model validation of an automotive transmission model: experimental modal analyses of components and assemblies, FE modeling (especially gear set), and computational model updating
• contact analysis under consideration of plastic deformations for an air spring suspension system
• nonlinear analysis for car seat mountings
• analysis of rubber bearings for exhaust systems
• model validation of a car body with additional components: experimental modal analyses of components and assemblies, FE modeling, and computational model updating
• test planning and experimental modal analysis of an exhaust system

• experimental modal analysis of a passenger car

• computational model updating of jet engine component models
• development of a specialized software tool (optimization of reduced rotor models)
• experimental modal analysis and FE modeling for an in-flight experiment device
• FE modeling of aircraft components
• model validation of a complete jet engine model: experimental modal analyses of components and assemblies, FE modeling, and computational model updating
• test planning and experimental modal analysis of a complete jet engine
• nonlinear static computations of Mini-TEDs for the Airbus A340

• development of a specialized software tool (identification of inertia parameters)
• experimental identification of inertia parameters for a small-size satellite structure
• experimental modal analysis and experimental identification of inertia parameters for a space craft liquid propellant tank
• optimal test design for a spacecraft frame structure