# Viv Analysis Best Practices

> Sub-skill of viv-analysis: Best Practices.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/viv-analysis-best-practices-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/viv-analysis-best-practices-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/viv-analysis-best-practices-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/viv-analysis-best-practices-2

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# Best Practices

## Best Practices


1. **Include added mass** - Always account for added mass in frequency calculations
2. **Conservative Strouhal** - Use appropriate Strouhal for surface roughness
3. **Multiple modes** - Check several natural frequency modes
4. **Current profiles** - Use depth-varying current profiles
5. **Safety margins** - Apply appropriate safety factors per design code