Abstract
This paper describes the analysis of the vibration characteristics of the seat with backrest in high frequency domain. In this paper, running test, impulse hammer blow test and 3D shaking table test are carried out in order to clarify the dynamic characteristics of the seat with backrest of a high speed railway vehicle, for example Shinkansen bullet train. The measurement test is done to identify the stiffness of backrest. In addition, the analysis model produces around 10 Hz translational vibration and around 30 Hz torsional of the backrest. The results from numerical analysis are compared with experimental analysis for model validation. In conclusion, the mechanism of vibration occurrence of the backrest is clarified and it gives fundamental design procedure for passenger seat.