Courses of Study 2013-2014 
    
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Courses of Study 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MAE 4730 - Intermediate Dynamics and Vibrations


Fall. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: MATH 2940 , MAE 3260  or equivalents, or permission of instructor.  Co-meets with MAE 5730 .

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The course emphasizes the dynamics and vibrations of multi-degree-of-freedom systems including particles, rigid-objects and structures. Introduction to Lagrange’s equations. Finding equations of motion, solving analytically and numerically; graphical presentation of solutions. Conservation laws. Modal analysis of discrete and continuous systems. Damped and undamped systems. Vibration absorbers and vibration control for discrete systems.



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