| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Introduction to Vibration Analysis |
| Unit ID: | ENGIN3302 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (ENGIN2302) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (ENMEC3120) |
| ASCED: | 030701 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit introduces students to the aspects of mechanical vibration in a mathematical and theoretical context. The unit will employ experimental methods to highlight the concepts presented. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe the behaviour of dynamic systems in the time domain. |
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| K2. | Explain the transient response of vibrating system. |
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| K3. | Relate experimental findings to the analytical model and system variables. |
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| K4. | Describe dynamic systems in the frequency domain. |
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| K5. | Discuss how vibration systems respond to a harmonic excitation. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Demonstrate how computer algebra systems are employed for modelling and simulation. |
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| S2. | Solve real engineering problems through symbolic, numeric and experimental dynamic analysis. |
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| S3. | Evaluate analytical models and reflect on practice. |
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| S4. | Work effectively, both independently and in teams. |
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| S5. | Present findings in manners which can be appreciated by professional and lay people. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Test and evaluate an existing vibrating system. |
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| A2. | Apply dynamic analysis techniques to a variety of real engineering applications. |
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| A3. | Apply existing and developing knowledge and experience to the modelling and analysis of a variety of dynamic engineering systems. |
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| Unit Content: |
•Mathematical background (linearization and Laplace Transforms)
•Mathematical description of mechanical systems
•Transient and free vibration
•Harmonically-Forced Vibration System and Resonance
•Vibration Isolation and Measurement |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1-K5, S1-S5, A1-A3 | A modelling exercise based on a real-world problem that exposes the student to numerical modelling techniques. | Numerical project | 40 - 60% | | 2. | K1 - K5, S3 | Assessment of all or part of the unit by examination. | Examination | 40 - 60% |
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