302863 (v.1) Vibration 431

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Area:	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	12903 (v.2) Dynamic Systems 331 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Modelling of systems with multiple degrees of freedom, including transient and forced response. Introduction of Finite Element Modelling of beam type structures. Introduction to vibration analysis, discrete Fourier transforms and the FFT. Application to machine condition monitoring. Experimental techniques for vibration measurement and vibration analysis.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have developed competence in applying vibration theory to multi-degree of freedom vibration systems using analytical, experimental and numerical techniques. They will also be able to illustrate the application of Fourier series and the DFT for vibration analysis and machine condition monitoring.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Hatch, M. R., (2001), 'Vibration Simulation using MATLAB & ANSYS', Chapman & Hall. Inman, D.J., (1996), 'Engineering Vibration'. 1st Edition, Prentice-Hall. Newland, D. E., (1993), 'An Introduction to random vibrations, spectral and wavelet analysis', Harlow, Essex. Rao, S. S., (1995), 'Mechanical vibrations', Addison-Wesley, Reading. Wowk, V., (1995), 'Machinery vibration - balancing', McGraw-Hill, New York. Taylor, J, I., (1994), 'The vibration analysis handbook', Vibration Consultants Inc., Tampa.
Unit Texts:	Thomson, William T., (1996), 'Theory of Vibration with Applications' 4th Ed., Chapman & Hall.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 30%. Laboratory Sessions 10%. Abstract & Oral Presentation 10%. Final Exam 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y