CVEN40550 Structural Dynamics

Academic Year 2024/2025

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of structural dynamics – natural frequencies, modes of vibration, damping, harmonic excitation and vibration transmissibility. Mode superposition and transient analysis techniques for solving dynamic problems are introduced. Test procedures for measuring natural frequencies, associated modes of vibration and damping levels are also covered.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Calculate natural frequencies and modes of vibration for two degree of freedom systems
2. Understand the concept of damping and its effect on structural response
3. Understand the concepts of dynamic magnification factors and vibration transmissibility
4. Understand how to solve dynamic problems using mode superposition and transient analysis techniques

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

116
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Problem based learning
Lectures
Assignments
Tutorials 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

BSc Structural Engineering with Architecture, BE Civil Stage 3 completed, or similar level


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignments n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30
Exam (In-person): End of trimester exam n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

70

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be given to students after each of the three assignments

Name Role
Dr Meisam Gordan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Daniel McCrum Lecturer / Co-Lecturer