ME 563 - Mechanical Vibrations

Review of systems with one degree of freedom. LaGrange’s equations of motion for multiple degree of freedom systems. Introduction to matrix methods. Transfer functions for harmonic response, impulse response, and step response. Convolution integrals for response to arbitrary inputs. Principle frequencies and modes. Applications to critical speeds, measuring instruments, isolation, torsional systems. Introduction to nonlinear problems.

Preparation for Course
P: CE 273 and ME 385 or equivalent.

Cr. 3.
Notes
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Dual Level Course
Dual-Level, Undergraduate-Graduate