MEEN41040 Advanced Vibrations

Academic Year 2021/2022

Dynamics is a branch of mechanics that describes how physical systems subjected to forces move over time. This course examines the theory of dynamics and applies it to engineering problems.
Advanced Vibrations will focus on the following general topics:
(1) Conceptual models related to vibrations and dynamics
(2) Numerical techniques for implementing analytical methods and simulating dynamical response
(3) Experience in handling and understanding measured data in dynamics
(4) Project on dynamical systems

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to do the following:
1. Model and analyse a range of varied dynamical responses of single/multi degree of freedom (SDOF/MDOF) systems
2. Numerically implement a range of solutions to obtain dynamic responses for SDOF/MDOF systems
3. Analyse, interpret data obtained from dynamic systems to gain insight to such systems
4. Investigate new and contemporary topics in dynamics through self-learning

Indicative Module Content:

On successful completion of this subject the student will be able to do the following:
1. Model and analyse a range of varied dynamical responses of SDOF/MDOF
2. Numerically implement a range of solutions to obtain dynamic responses for SDOF/MDOF systems
3. Analyse, interpret data obtained from dynamic systems to gain insight to such systems
4. Investigate new and contemporary topics in dynamics through self-learning

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Autonomous Student Learning

68
Total

104
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Continuous assessments for the entire project. This will include numerical and experimental implementation of concepts, critical thinking, presentations, group discussion, project work and peer/self assessments. Some traditional lectures will introduce the theory and numerical/experimental methods. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

MEEN30010 Applied Dynamics II (section of vibration) or equivalent

Learning Recommendations:

Calculus
Mathematics
Introductory physics
Ability to code and numerically implement algorithms and analyse data


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
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Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Implementation of concepts Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

50
Project: Contemporary Topics in Dynamics Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

25
Assignment: Time Limited Assignment Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

25

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Based on each continuous assessment element, individual or summative feedback will be provided. Some elements will have self and peer assessments.

Engineering Vibration, Daniel J Inman (choose any edition)

Optional Additional Reading: Dynamics of Structures, Joseph Penzien and Ray William Clough
Name Role
Dr Aasifa Rounak Lecturer / Co-Lecturer