Course syllabus - Mechanical Vibrations

Objectives

The course gives an introduction to mechanical vibrations.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:
1. understand basic principles and relationships in mechanical vibrations 
2. create simple models from engineering dynamic problems  
3. understand, create and apply models of continuous systems

Course content

Oscillating motion  
Free oscillations  
Harmoniously excited movement  
Transient processes  
Two-degree system  
Properties for vibrating systems  
Nonlinear oscillations  
Stochastic vibrations

Specific requirements

90 credits including 15 credits of mechanics, statics and forces, 7,5 credits vector algebra and 7.5 credits calculus, or similar courses.

Examination

Examinatoin (TEN1), written examination, 5 credits, examines learning outcomes 1-3, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5  
Written assignment (INL1), 2.5 credits, examines learning outcomes 2, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail