MEC4438

Dynamics of structures and machines

(ENG)

L L Koss

4 points + 22 lecture hours, 6 tutorials and 9 laboratory hours + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: MEC3406

Synopsis: Equations of motion for rectangular plates, solution techniques and beam function approaches. Use of frequency parameters for engineering solutions. FEA of plates and numerical methods for solution to transient problems. Modal analysis of structures employing FFT analysers and modal analysis software.

Assessment: Examinations: 75% + Laboratory and tutorials: 25%.