Laboratory of Measurements and Biomechanics

The Laboratory supports teaching and experimental activities in the fields of measurement, biomechanics, monitoring, and control of complex systems. It is a highly specialized environment, designed to train students and researchers and to conduct advanced activities on topics related to: probabilistic measurement models, spectral analysis and reconstruction of signals, filtering and dynamic compensation methods, identification of dynamic parameters of structures, and structural control and monitoring techniques.
Research includes the development of innovative measurement techniques and systems for sea state monitoring, biomechanics and motion analysis, and the use of smart materials—such as shape-memory alloys and piezoelectrics—for vibration control in lightweight structures. Other areas include modeling the interaction between slender structures and human presence, and the integration of measurement systems for testing and industrial automation based on PLCs, PACs, FPGAs, and microcontrollers.
The laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge instrumentation for the experimental validation of research activities: a semi-anechoic chamber, acoustic recording and analysis systems, a laser Doppler vibrometer, shakers, accelerometers, microphones, vibro-acoustic calibration systems, dynamometric platforms, optoelectronic and inertial sensors, electromyographs, strain gauges, thin-film measurement systems, and instruments for dynamic and static calibration. Integrated systems for image and data acquisition and processing are also available.
For teaching purposes, the laboratory offers benches equipped with individual workstations, configurable with fixed and mobile installations to ensure flexibility and continuous updating of training activities.

Location

Viale Causa 14R, 16145 GENOA

Researchers