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302863 (v.1) Vibration 431


 

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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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.

Field of Education:

 30700 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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