48601 Mechanical Vibration and Measurement
6cpRequisite(s): 48640 Machine Dynamics AND 48660 Dynamics and Control
Field of practice: Mechanical Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Associate Professor Nong Zhang
This subject aims to develop students' fundamental knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of various mechanical systems; provide students with knowledge and skills in vibration testing and data acquisition; facilitate students' in-depth learning of the theory and methods, including modelling, modal analysis, system identification and numerical approaches; familiarise students with techniques and data acquisition system used in vibration testing, measurement, signal processing for determining the dynamic characteristics of a physical system; and enable students to apply the learnt methods to real world applications which include vehicle suspension design, vibration analysis and condition monitoring of rotating machines. The subject contains basic vibration theory for the analysis of two or more degrees of freedom multi-body mechanical systems, basic topics on widely-used engineering measurements, data acquisitions, spectrum analysis, signal processing and their applications in vibration control and machine condition monitoring. Case studies of engineering applications are also covered through special lectures and projects.
Assessment: Assignment 1 and 2 (10 per cent each), experiment 1 (10 per cent), project 1 and 2 (15 per cent each), final exam (40 per cent).
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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