This course introduces students to modelling and analysis of dynamic systems, with particular emphasis on free and forced oscillations, and investigation of the system response.

2 lectures per week

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75% written exam, 5% lab report and 20% set exercise

The aims of this course are to

■ introduce students to the dynamics of engineering systems;

■ give students a thorough grounding in the modelling of dynamic mechanical systems, the solution of the resulting differential equations and the application to simple vibration problems;

■ impart an in-depth knowledge of aspects of the dynamics of engineering systems;

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ create and evaluate models of simplified 'real world' dynamics problems

■ derive and analyse the equations of motion of single and multiple degree of freedom engineering systems, with both free and forced motion;

■ evaluate the performance of dynamic engineering systems relating input to the response and analyse the motion of 1 degree-of-freedom (DOF) and 2 DOF systems;

■ analyse the response of engineering systems to harmonic inputs (vibrations) and assess the integrity / safety of such systems.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.

Students must attend the timetabled laboratory classes.