Course Title
Vibration Analysis
Course Description
Linear vibrations in time and frequency domains. Lumped parameter mechanical systems. D’Alembert’s and Hamilton’s principles; Lagrange’s equations. Free eigenvalue problem. Continuous systems. Response to non-periodic excitation. Numerical integration methods. Finite element and transfer matrix methods. Geared systems and torsional vibration of IC engines. Use of MATLAB and MSC/NASTRAN.Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 6210) or equivalent. Comments: Formerly ME 624 and ME 524.
Equivalent Courses
ME524, ME624
College/School
School of Egr. and Comp. Sci.