Information Package

Master's of Mechanical Engineering without Thesis

MAK523

THEORY OF VIBRATION

Course Code
MAK523
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
  3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within applicable constraints.
  4. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  5. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
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 Introduction
2nd Week Classification of vibrations
3rd Week Vibration analysis procedure
4th Week Free vibration of single degree of freedom
5th Week Free vibrations with damping
6th Week Harmonically excited vibratons of undamped vibrations
7th Week Forced vibrations of damped vibrations
8th Week MID TERM
9th Week Coordinate coupling and principal coordinates, vibration modes and nodes.
10th Week Dynamic vibration absorber.
11th Week Semi definit systems
12th Week Dunkerley's formula, Rayleigh's method, fundamental frequencies of beams and shafts.
13th Week Holzer's method, matrix iteration method, Jacobi's Method, the other methods.
14th Week A general quick view of multidegree of freedom systems, an introduction to matrix methods, some examples of problems faced in the industry.
Recommended or Required ReadingS.S. Rao, Mechanical Vibrations, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2004, ISBN 0130489875.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Presentation
  • Experiment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 5 10
Quiz 4 10
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 4 20 80
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 5 10 50
Quiz 4 1 4
Total Work Load299
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.96
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8 X
K9
K10
K11 X