17491 - Dynamics and Vibrations of Machines

Course contents

1. Dynamics of Machines.

2. Fundamental of mechanical vibrations.

3. Single Degree of Freedom Systems.

4. Two Degree of Freedom Systems.

5. N Degree of Freedom Systems.

6. Continuous Systems.

7. Vibration measurements and modal analysis.

8. Lumped parameter modelling.

9. Finite element method: an introduction.

Readings/Bibliography

1. Funaioli E. Maggiore A., Meneghetti U., Lezioni di Meccanica applicata alle macchine, Vol. II, ed. Pàtron, Bologna.

2. Rao S.S., Mechanical vibrations, Third edition, Addison Wesley Pub. Company, 1995.

3. Dispense redatte dal docente.

4. Materiale relativo alle Esercitazioni svolte durante il corso.

Teaching methods

The course is based on both academic and practical lessons. Some homework will be assigned.

Assessment methods

Oral examination.

Teaching tools

Blackboard, Overhead projector, PC.

Links to further information

http://diem1.ing.unibo.it/mechmach/rivola.html

Office hours

See the website of Alessandro Rivola