MECH ENG 7030 - Advanced Vibrations
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 7030 Course Advanced Vibrations Coordinating Unit Mechanical Engineering Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge MECH ENG 3028, in particular an understanding of the principles of vibrations, including the influence of mass, stiffness and damping; an understanding of the concepts of vibration modes and natural frequencies; and familiarity with Matlab. Assessment Assignments, Laboratory Experiment, Final Exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Mergen Ghayesh
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Explain the principles of vibrations; 2 Define and describe the concepts of vibration modes and natural frequencies and their measurement and estimation for multi-degree-of-freedom systems; 3 Explain System Modelling via use of Energy Analysis and its application to complex vibrating systems; 4 Explain vibration analysis concepts and experimental techniques including modal analysis; 5 Recognise the use of different numerical techniques and its application to vibration design; 6 Explain the fundamentals of flow-induced vibrations; 7 Explain the behaviour of a mechanical system, by analysing nonlinearities in vibration behaviour; 8 Analyse the vibration behaviour of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) for performance enhancement purposes 9 Axplain the fundamentals of vibrations of continuous systems such as beams and plates 10 Critically review the literature including patents and synthesise the information with calculations to assess the feasibility of technology concepts.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia . The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 C A C C C — C C B A C B C C C C University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-10 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-10 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
10 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course notes – these are essential and required.
Recommended Resources
1. Inman, Daniel J., Engineering Vibration, Prentice Hall, Second Edition, 2001.
2. Leonard Meirovitch, Fundamentals of Vibrations, McGrawHill, (any edition)
3. Jon J. Thomsen, Vibrations and Stability, Springer, Second Edition, 2003
4. Mohammad I. Younis, MEMS Linear and Nonlinear Statics and Dynamics, Springer, First Edition, 2010
5. Ewins, D.J., Modal Testing: Theory, Practice and Application, Second Edition, Research Studies Press, 2000.Online Learning
Lectures complemented by online resources available on MyUni, including lecture recordings.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures are supported by problem-solving tutorials and workshops.Workload
No information currently available.
Learning Activities Summary
- Principles of vibrations
- System modelling using Newton's method
- System modelling using Lagrange's method
- Mass, damping, stiffness and force matrices
- Vibrations of continuous system: strings
- Vehicle vibrations
- Natural frequencies and mode shapes of multi DOF systems
- Vibrations of continuous system: beams
- Vibration-based energy harvesters
- Forced vibrations of multi DOF systems
- Flow-induced vibrations
- Nonlinear vibrations and MEMS nonlinear vibrations
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Task Type Individual / Group Due (week)* Weighting Hurdle Criteria Learning Outcomes Course project(s) Formative/Summative
Individual & Group
TBD
20% Assignments Formative
Individual
TBD 15% Exam Summative
Individual
TBD 65% Minimum mark 26/65 Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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