Find out how you can dampen vibrations using a dynamic absorber. Learn how to characterise springs and calibrate an absorber. Try your hand at improving the comfort of a vibrating car!
Activity 1 - Learning Vibes
Six workstations teach you the characteristics of springs and how to calibrate a dynamic vibration absorber. Your challenge: reduce the level of vibration below a certain threshold! You might even win a prize!
> FR-EN-NL / 9 to 18 years
> Friday – Booking in advance required (activity 1 & 2) / 60 minutes / Max 24 pupils per session / 9:15 (NL), 10:15 (FR), 11:15 (EN), 12:45 (NL), 13:45 (FR), 14:45 (EN)
> Weekend – Running continuously
Activity 2 – Your comfort matters
Two vibrating ‘car seats’ are available to test. It's up to you to improve your comfort by reducing the level of vibrations.
> Friday – Booking in advance required (activity 1 & 2) / 9:15 (NL), 10:15 (FR), 11:15 (EN), 12:45 (NL), 13:45 (FR), 14:45 (EN)
> Weekend – Running continuously