ME 320 - Mechanical Vibrations

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Western New England University

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Prerequisite: ME 203; ME 208; MATH 350. This course is an introductory treatment of vibrating systems. Students learn to analyze both free and forced, undamped and damped, single degree-of-freedom systems using both equilibrium and energy methods. The method of mass and spring equivalence as applied to both translational and rotational systems is also presented. The study of the response of rotating machinery, dynamic transmissibility and vibration isolation systems subject to sinusoidal inputs are included. Students learn mathematical methods of analyzing nonsinusoidal inputs using Fourier series; Fourier transforms and convolution methods are introduced to solve two degree-of-freedom systems using matrix methods and to apply the technique to the design of a vibration absorber. An introduction to continuous systems using Rayleigh's and other approximate numerical methods are made. The means of assessing students include homework assignments, quizzes, in-class exams, and a comprehensive final exam. 3 cr.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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