Mechanical Dynamics (518H3)
Mechanical Dynamics
Module 518H3
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
State space modelling of dynamic systems; self-excited vibration and instability; various non-linear phenomena; applications of the Finite-Element Method in dynamics; the Rayleigh-Ritz method; linear model reduction techniques; MDOF models of linear damping; the effect of damping on natural frequencies and mode shapes; forced vibration of general linear MDOF systems: time and frequency domain analysis, solution via DFT; review of probability theory and the normal distribution; introduction to stochastic processes, correlation functions, and power spectral densities; random vibration analysis of linear dynamic systems; international standards on machine vibration levels.
Library
Clough R W and Penzien J, 1993. Dynamics of Structures, McGraw-Hill, 2nd ed.
Newland D E, 1994. Mechanical Vibrations Analysis and Computation, Longman.
Rao I S S, 1995. Mechanical Vibrations, Addison Wesley.
Brogan W L, 1991 . Modern Control Theory Prentice Hall, 517-521.
Panovko Y G and Gubanova I I, 1965. Stability and Oscillations of Elastic Systems, Consultants Bureau.
Harris C M (Ed in Chief), 1996. The Shock and Vibration Digest, McGraw-Hill.
Inman D J 2001 Prentice Hall, Engineering Vibration, 2nd Edition
Close M C, Frederick D H, Newell JC, 2002, Wiley, Modelling and analysis of Dynamic Systems, 3rd Edition
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of state space modelling of dynamic systems.
Understand various dynamic phenomena including synchronous whirl of rotors, self-excited dynamics, aero-elastic instability, parametric resonance, and nonlinear dynamics.
Demonstrate an ability to implement model reduction techniques and an ability to apply deterministic time domain and frequency domain solution methods.
Demonstrate an ability to use statistical computational methods and relate those to international standards on machine vibration levels.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 3 hours | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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