Advanced Dynamics and Vibration
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME3084 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MMME3084
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
An advanced module that covers concepts and analytical methods used to analyse the dynamics and vibration of mechanical systems. Topics covered include: Lagrange's Equation, linearisation of equations of motion, 3D Rigid Body Dynamics in moving (translating and rotating) reference frames, dynamics and stability of rotating machinery, vibration response of complex structures and machines, including single degree of freedom, multiple degrees of freedom and continuous systems.
A number of engineering case studies are presented, including robotics manipulators, gyroscopic sensors, shaft whirl, shock response spectra, vibration absorbers, flight dynamics, and vibration of aerostructures. Basic skills in modelling and simulation with reference to MATLAB are developed.
Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be re-assessed by exam. The re-assessment exam mark alone will be used to determine whether students satisfy progression requirements.
Target Students
Third and fourth year students in mechanical and aerospace engineering and any other students who fulfil the prerequisites.
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Analytical and Computational Assignment: 1500 words
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2 hour closed book examination
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To develop understanding, familiarity and knowledge of the analysis techniques required to describe the dynamic and vibration behaviour of mechanical systems moving in 2- and 3-dimensional spaces under arbitrary deterministic excitation.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
LO1 - Apply an understanding of vector mechanics, the modal analysis approach and modes of vibration to engineering problems.
LO2 - Analyse the dynamic and vibration characteristics of mechanical systems moving in 2- and 3-dimensions.
LO3 - Solve a range of engineering applications, including dynamics of robotic manipulators, gyroscopic sensors, rotating machinery, vibration or mechanical and aerospace systems.