AER 513 - MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS

College of Engineering

Credit(s): 3

The analysis of vibrational motion of structural and mechanical systems. Single-degree-of-freedom systems; free vibrations; nonperiodic excitation; harmonic excitation. Modal analysis of multiple-degree-of- freedom systems. Vibration of continuous bodies, including strings and bars (axial, torsional and flexural modes). Energy methods.

Prereq: EM 313 and EM 302, engineering standing or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: ME 513, MFS 513