Vibration Analysis of Mechanical Systems

Course aim

To gain knowledge and skills to explain fundamentals of vibration modelling and analysis, to analyse different techniques and apply these to continuous and discrete systems and to engineering design.

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 analyses of multi degree-of-freedom lumped-parameter systems; Vibration analysis of continuous systems, Introduction to acoustics.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CIVE 2005	Mechanics of Materials
MATH 2009	Engineering Modelling
MENG 2014	Engineering Dynamics
MENG 3003	Computer Aided Engineering Practice

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Presentation, Problem solving exercise, Proposal, Report, Test

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.