2 06 - Mechanical Vibration

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Concepts of mechanical vibration, including free and forced vibration of single- and multi-degree of freedom systems. Modal analysis and matrix formulation of vibration problems. Approximate solution techniques. Vibration and modal analysis of continuous systems: beams, rods, and strings. Introduction to the response of linear systems to random excitation. Numerous examples and applications of vibration measurement and analysis, including vibration isolation and dynamic absorbers, ships, offshore structures, engines, and rotating machinery.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 2.003J

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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