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Vibrations and Aeroelasticity (MCEN90046)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject is concerned with the modelling and analysis of vibrating systems. It provides tools to analyse a range of systems in which vibration occurs, including the vibration of systems in which aerodynamic forces are also important (aeroelasticity).
The topics covered in this subject are:
The vibration of a single mass-spring-damper system. This will include the calculation of its natural frequency, its free vibration, and its response to forcing.
The vibration of mass-spring-damper systems with multiple degrees of freedom. This will include calculation of the system’s natural frequencies and mode shapes, its free vibration, and its response to forcing.
The vibration of continuous systems in engineering applications. This will include the vibration of strings and beams (for which there is one spatial dimension); and the vibration of membranes and plates (for which there are two spatial dimensions).
Aeroelasticity and its relevance in aerospace applications. We will consider the simultaneous influences of mass, stiffness and aerodynamic forces and how they can combine to give rise to aeroelastic phenomena. We will look in particular at the conditions under which i) divergence and ii) flutter can occur.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- Formulate mathematical models for vibration analysis for single-degree-of-freedom systems; multiple-degree-of-freedom systems; and continuous systems.
- Formulate mathematical models for some simple problems in aeroelasticity.
- Analyse these systems using suitable tools both in the time domain and in the frequency domain.
- Simulate the behaviour of vibrating systems using suitable software.
Generic skills
- The ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals.
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- The ability to apply a systems approach to complex problems for analysis and design
- The capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MCEN30020 | Systems Modelling and Analysis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
MCEN90038 | Dynamics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MCEN90037 Advanced Dynamics
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written assignment
| Week 7 | 20% |
Written assignment
| Week 11 | 20% |
One written examination, 3 hours in length – hurdle requirement, open book.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Simon Illingworth Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024