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MR8402

Mechanical Vibrations

Credits 10.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

An introduction to mechanical vibrations for continuous and discrete systems, with examples relating to rotating machinery.
The following topics are covered:-
- Mechanical, electrical and hydrodynamic loads
- System response and transfer functions
- Matrix methods and transfer matrices
- Critical speed and modal analysis
- Finite element method applied to rotor dynamics
- Instability and whirling of shafts
- Dynamic properties of bearings and seals
- Vibration measurements, condition monitoring and fault diagnosis.

Learning outcome

Learn to use different methods for calculating and analysing vibrations in machinery.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, compulsory exercises and projects.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

Periodical articles/lecture notes

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
DIN2555 10.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Marine Technology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-12-15 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2012

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.