Information Package

Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

ME342

MEKANICAL VIBRATIONS

Course Code
ME342
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and dynamics to vibration problems in engineering.
  2. An ability to design a system or component to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
  3. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsA basic knowledge of Mathematics and Dynamics is sufficient.
Course DescriptionBasic definitions. Single degree of freedom systems: Equations of motion, undamped and damped vibrations, free and forced vibrations, response of systems to external excitations. Vibration isolation. Two degree of freedom systems: Equations of motion, coordinate transformation, principal coordinates, vibration modes. Torsional vibration. Introduction to multi-degree of freedom systems.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibration
2nd Week Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibration
3rd Week Free Vibrations of Single Degree of Freedom Systems
4th Week Free Vibrations of Single Degree of Freedom Systems
5th Week Free Vibrations of Single Degree of Freedom Systems
6th Week Vibration of Harmonically Excited Systems
7th Week Vibration of Harmonically Excited Systems
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Vibration under General Registration Conditions
10th Week Vibration under General Loading Conditions, Two Degree of Freedom Systems
11th Week Vibration of Two Degree of Freedom Systems, Vibration of Multi-Degree of Freedom Systems
12th Week Continuous Systems, Vibration Control
13th Week Vibration Measurement
14th Week Finite Element Method
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Raso, S. S. (2004) Mechanical Vibrations, Pearson Education; (2) Hartog, D ve Pieter J. (1956) Mechanical Vibrations, McGraw-Hill.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Quiz 1 15
Practice 1 10
Attendance 1 6
Total(%) 56
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 56
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 44
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 14 1 14
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 6 2.5 15
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2.5 17.5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 6 2.5 15
Quiz 4 0.8 3.2
Total Work Load139.7
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.65
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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