Vibration Analysis of Mechanical Systems

Course aim

The aim of this course is to introduce the fundamentals to analyse the vibrations of mechanical systems. It will develop skills in how to model and analyse single and multi-degree of freedom rectilinear and rotary systems, for free, forced and damped vibrations. The knowledge will be extrapolated to vibration analysis of continuous systems and application of vibration analysis to automatic control systems and acoustics.

Course content

Vibration analysis of single degree-of-freedom systems via Newton and energy method: Matrix vibration analysis of multi degree-of-freedom systems via Lagrange’s Equations and Newton method: Matrix vibration analysis of multi degree-of-freedom lumped-parameter rectilinear systems; Vibration analysis of torsional multi degree-of-freedom lumped-parameter systems via rectilinear modelling (Abhary’s Method); Vibration analysis of continuous systems.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MENG 2014	Engineering Dynamics
MATH 2009	Engineering Modelling

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2.5 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 2 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Tutorial (weekly tutorial via video conference supported by online learning material)	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical (held at Mawson Lakes)	1 day x N/A
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Examination, Mid-semester Test, Practical

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.