Engineering Vibration: SDOF Systems
Master the fundamentals of single-degree-of-freedom vibration systems and learn to analyze engineering structures through comprehensive modeling techniques.
Master the fundamentals of single-degree-of-freedom vibration systems and learn to analyze engineering structures through comprehensive modeling techniques.
This introductory course explores engineering systems undergoing vibration, focusing on Single Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) systems. Students will learn essential methods for predicting and analyzing vibratory motion in engineering structures. The course covers fundamental concepts including system modeling elements, differential equations of motion, undamped and damped vibration systems, and analytical tools for engineering design. Through detailed modules, students will gain practical skills in deriving equations of motion, analyzing damping effects, and interpreting vibratory motion plots, providing a strong foundation in vibration engineering principles.
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What you'll learn
Model and analyze free vibration in single-degree-of-freedom systems
Apply analytical tools for engineering system design
Derive equations of motion using Newton/Euler laws
Analyze viscous damping effects in free vibration response
Interpret and plot SDOF vibratory motion
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to engineering vibration analysis, focusing on single-degree-of-freedom systems. Students learn about vibration system modeling elements, including mass, springs, and dampers. The curriculum covers derivation of equations of motion, analysis of undamped and damped vibration systems, and interpretation of vibratory motion. Topics include natural frequency calculation, transient response analysis, logarithmic decrement, and various damping scenarios. Throughout the course, students develop practical skills in modeling and analyzing real-world engineering systems.
Vibration System Modeling Elements
Module 1
Vibration System Differential Equations of Motion
Module 2
Undamped Single Degree-of-Freedom Vibration Systems
Module 3
Damped Single-Degree-of-Freedom Vibration Systems I
Module 4
Damped Single-Degree-of-Freedom Vibration Systems I
Module 5
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Instructor
Experienced Educator and Leader in Engineering Education
Wayne Whiteman is the Director of the Office of Student Services and a Senior Academic Professional at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. He combines administrative leadership with teaching expertise in engineering mechanics, dynamics and vibration, and engineering design. Dr. Whiteman leads the Woodruff School Teaching Fellows Program, focusing on enhancing teaching skills and learning environments for faculty.
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