COURSES / 42
SUPPORT COURSES IN DYNAMICS & VIBRATIONS
ME 5514 : Vibrations of Mechanical Systems : Single degree-of-freedom systems , multiple-degreeof- freedom system and distributed parameter systems ending in dynamic finite element modeling . Numerical solutions , isolation , absorption , optimal design for vibration reduction , analytical modal methods , transfer function methods . Damping models and analysis .
ME 5654 : Modeling and Simulation of Multibody Dynamic Systems : Develops basic mathematical tools for kinematics and dynamics modeling of planar and spatial rigid multibody dynamic systems . Introduces absolute and relative kinematic constraints and driving constraints . Introduces the virtual work and the generalized force concepts . Derives the equations of motion for constrained rigid multibody systems . Studies the inverse dynamics of kinematically driven systems , equilibrium conditions , and constant reaction forces . Introduces Euler parameters for the orientation of rigid bodies in space . Presents numerical considerations in solving spatial differential-algebraic equations of motion .
ME 5684 : Unified System Dynamics : Bond Graph method as a unified tool for modeling and simulation of complex dynamic systems . Coupled subsystems with mixed energy domains and dynamic coupling between subsystems governed by ordinary and partial differential equations .
ME 5814 : Energy Harvesting : Criterion of harvesting , identification of energy sources , theory of vibrations , PSD , measurement and analysis . Selection of materials for energy conversion , piezoelectric , electromagnetic , electrostrictive , magnetostrictive , magnetoelectric , dielectric elasomers , conducting polymers , metal-ceramic composites , electrets , electostatic , thermoelectric , photovoltaic . Design and characterization , modeling and fabrication of vibration , wind , thermal gradient , and light energy harvesters ; resonance phenomenon , equivalent circuits and storage . Case studies for applications of industrial systems , surveillance , automobliles and the human body . polymers , metal-ceramic composites , electrets , electostatic , thermoelectric , photovoltaic . Design and characterization , modeling and fabrication of vibration , wind , thermal gradient , and light energy harvesters ; resonance phenomenon , equivalent circuits and storage . Case studies for applications of industrial systems , surveillance , automobliles and the human body .
AOE 5034 : ( ESM 5304 ) - Mechanical and Structural Vibrations : Free and forced vibrations of singledegree-of-freedom systems , multi-degree-offreedom systems , continuous systems including strings , rods , bars , and beams . Natural frequencies and modes . Rigid Body modes . Proportional and nonproportional damping . Response to harmonic , periodic , andnonperiodic excitations . Solutions by modal analysis , direct integration and Fourier Series . Approximate methods including assumed modes and the Rayleigh-Ritz method .
ESM 5324 : Random Vibrations in Structures I
ME 5504 : Introduction to Rotor Dynamics Analysis : Theory and application of dynamics , vibrations , fluid mechanics , and tribology to the design of rotating machinery . Course content covers material from single mass rotor analysis up to multi-mass rotor system analysis . System critical speeds , forced response , and dynamic stability are discussed . Hydrodynamic bearings , liquid seals , and gas labyrinth seals are presented as necessary elements for rotor design analysis . Field balancing by single plane , two plane and multi plane methods are presented . Experimental in-class work on single and two- plane methods . Industry standards are discussed . State of the art PC computer analysis tools are provided for the student to use in course for optimum rotor design analysis . One computer analysis program will be written by the student in a language or math package of their choice .