MEC410   Structural Vibration: Analysis and Practice   (10 credits)

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Structural Vibration: Analysis and Practice aims to give an overview of advanced techniques for the analysis of dynamical systems (systems that vibrate), with applications ranging from civil, automotive to aerospace structures. This first aim of the course is for students to develop the knowledge and necessary skills to be able to apply common analysis techniques to multi-degree of freedom systems. The generic role of modal analysis is also covered which links the analysis to the practical aspects of structural vibration. The importance of damping is emphasised for controlling vibration/noise and several case studies from the aerospace and automotive industries will be employed. Finally, nonlinear vibration will be introduced, with the aim of familiarising students with the most common features of nonlinear systems.

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