MECH429 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS

Course Code:3650429
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Mechanical Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr BEHZAT KENTEL
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

To model and analyse single degree of freedom vibratory systems.

To analyse linear vibratory systems with periodic/non-periodic forcing.

To derive mathematical models of linear multi degree of freedom vibratory systems.

To determine free and forced vibration response of linear multi degree of freedom systems.


Course Content

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Course Learning Outcomes

Ability to derive single degree of freedom linear mathematical models of vibratory systems.

Ability to solve given single degree of freedom linear vibratory models in frequency domain.

Ability to perform dynamic analysis of systems with Coulomb damping.

Ability to analyze and solve linear systems with periodic type of forcing.

Ability to analyze and solve linear systems with non-periodic type of forcing.

Ability to apply Lagrange’s equation to obtain differential equations for multi degree of freedom systems.

Ability to apply influence coefficients to obtain system matrices for a multi-degree of freedom system.

Ability to determine free and forced vibration response of linear multi degree of freedom systems


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications
2Ability to find and interpret information
3Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest
4Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession
5Possession of written and oral communication skills
6Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary)
7Ability to produce original solutions
8Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs
9Openness to all that is new
10Ability to conduct experiments
11Ability to do engineering design
12Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements
13Ability to take societal, environmental and economic considerations into account in professional activities
14Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the profession

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