Course overview
This course aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills on vibration theory, modelling and analysis of complex mechanical systems. This course delves into system modelling via the use of energy analysis and its application to complex continuous and multi-DOF vibrating systems, and analysis of nonlinearities in vibrations. By employing this knowledge, learners will develop complex problem-solving skills to address vibrations and dynamics of Micro- Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). This course aligns with the program intent to provide in-depth understanding of vibration theory and modelling, preparing students to devise robust mechanical machines/systems.
- Principles and Modelling of Vibrating Systems
- Vibrations of Continuous and Complex Systems
- Applications and Nonlinear Vibrations
Course learning outcomes
- Apply the concepts of vibration modes and natural frequencies and their measurement and determination for multi-degree-of-freedom systems
- Apply System Modelling via use of Energy Analysis and its application to complex vibrating systems
- Apply vibration analysis concepts and experimental techniques including modal analysis
- Explain the fundamentals of flow-induced vibrations
- Explain fundamentals of nonlinear vibrations and analyse the vibration behaviour of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) for performance enhancement purposes
- Analyse the vibrations of continuous systems such as strings, beams and plates
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 63691
Section TU01
Size 80
Available 71
Class number 63692
Section WS02
Size 40
Available 33
Class number 63693
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 38
Class number 63678
Section FR01
Size 80
Available 71
Class number 63679
Section PR12
Size 7
Available 7
Class number 63680
Section PR11
Size 7
Available 3
Class number 63681
Section PR10
Size 7
Available 7
Class number 63682
Section PR09
Size 7
Available 4
Class number 63683
Section PR08
Size 7
Available 7
Class number 63684
Section PR07
Size 7
Available 7
Class number 63685
Section PR06
Size 7
Available 7
Class number 63686
Section PR05
Size 7
Available 6
Class number 63687
Section PR04
Size 7
Available 7
Class number 63688
Section PR03
Size 7
Available 7
Class number 63689
Section PR02
Size 7
Available 6
Class number 63690
Section PR01
Size 7
Available 7
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