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Engineering Vibrations I:: Dr. Wayne Whiteman

This document provides an introduction to the course "Engineering Vibrations I: Introduction to Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems". It outlines the learning outcomes, which are to describe the importance of studying vibration and list the major course topics. Examples of vibration are given from various engineering domains like automobiles, aircraft, and buildings. The course is the first in a series of four that progress from single-degree-of-freedom to continuous distributed systems. The focus is on understanding vibration principles rather than extensive computation.

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Engineering Vibrations I:: Dr. Wayne Whiteman

This document provides an introduction to the course "Engineering Vibrations I: Introduction to Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems". It outlines the learning outcomes, which are to describe the importance of studying vibration and list the major course topics. Examples of vibration are given from various engineering domains like automobiles, aircraft, and buildings. The course is the first in a series of four that progress from single-degree-of-freedom to continuous distributed systems. The focus is on understanding vibration principles rather than extensive computation.

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Engineering Vibrations I:

Introduction: Single-Degree-of-
Freedom Systems

Dr. Wayne Whiteman


Principal Academic Professional and Director
of the Office of Student Services
Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

Lesson 1
Module 1 Learning Outcomes
• Describe the practical importance of studying
vibration as an advanced topic of engineering
systems in motion
• List the major topics in the course
Engineering Mechanics
Topics
Why Study “Vibration?”
• Some vibrations are desirable, for
example in acoustics, or high
frequency oscillations, like musical
instruments or other desired noises.
• However, usually vibrations are
undesirable motion in bodies or
structures, and can induce stresses
that may cause structural, vehicle, or
machine failure.
Examples of “Vibration”
• Automobile or other vehicle suspension
systems
• Tire imbalance vibration
• Fuselage panels or other parts of fixed-
wing aircraft vibrating in response to
engine noise
• Helicopter vibrations
• Building or other structural vibrations
resulting from earthquakes
Examples of “Vibration”
• Rotating imbalances in machinery,
engines, and motors
• Undesirable high frequency vibration
noise; for example brake squeal
• Maritime vessel vibration due to wave
action; for example Liberty Ships from
World War II
• Health effects of vibration; for example
jackhammers and chainsaws
• Torsional/twisting vibrations
• As simple as vibration of a food blender
Vibration Course Sequencing
Engineering Vibrations I:
Introduction: Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

Engineering Vibrations II:


Applications: Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

Engineering Vibrations III:


Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

Engineering Vibrations IV:


Continuous, Distributed Systems
Engineering Vibrations
INPUT ACTUAL SYSTEM VIBRATIONS

Single-degree-of –freedom Simplifying Assumptions:


(SDOF) •Lumped Characteristics
Multiple degree-of-freedom •Linearity
(MDOF) •Constant Parameters
Initial Conditions
Free (Transient) Vibration
and/or
Applied Force PHYSICAL MODEL
•Harmonic TEST/COMPARE
(Masses, Springs, Dampers)
•Base Excitation
•Rotating Imbalance
•Convolution Integral Update Model
if necessary
Physical Laws:
•Newton/Euler Equations
•Lagrange’s Equations
(Energy Methods)

MATHEMATICAL RESPONSE
INPUT
MODEL SOLUTION
Differential Equation Transient (Free)
of Motion (DEOM) Steady-State (Forced)
Module 1: Summary
• Describe the practical importance of
studying vibration as an advanced topic
of engineering systems in motion
• List the major topics in the course

My emphasis will be on understanding the


principles of engineering vibrations rather than
on extensive computational/computer work

Let’s get started!

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