Unit name | Vibrations 2 |
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Unit code | AENG21301 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Brano Titurus |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EMAT10100 Engineering Mathematics 1, AENG11301 Aeronautics & Mechanics |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of basic vibration phenomena and properties of single and multi-degree-of-freedom vibrating systems. This course also provides introduction to aeroelastic phenomena in aerospace context.
On successful completion of the unit the student will be able to:
• understand how vibration is caused, how it is measured, and what its consequences are, • be able to model and study single degree of freedom mass-spring-damper systems, both in free vibration and with various forms of excitation, • have understanding of natural frequencies and how these relate to free and forced vibration of single-degree-of-freedom systems, together with vibration transmission, • understand multi-degree of freedom systems in free and forced vibration and how to apply numerical methods of solution, • understand the basic sources of aeroelastic problems in aerospace context.
23 lectures (2 lectures per week), 3 hours experimental lab, 2 hours computer lab
There is a 2-hour written examination in the summer (3 questions from 4). Marks for laboratory work are incorporated into the end of year unit assessment. The weighting is 80% for examination and 20% for torsional vibration absorber lab work.