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<p>This unit introduces students to the aspects of mechanical vibration and balancing in a mathematical and theoretical context. The unit will employ computational and experimental methods to highlight the concepts presented.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1. Mathematical background (linearization and Laplace transforms)</p>
<p>2. Mathematical description of mechanical systems.</p>
<p>3. Transient and free vibration.</p>
<p>4. Harmonically-Forced Vibration System and Resonance.</p>
<p>5. Vibration Isolation and Measurement.</p>
<p>6. Balancing</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to the aspects of mechanical vibration and balancing in a mathematical and theoretical context. The unit will employ computational and experimental methods to highlight the concepts presented.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1. Mathematical background (linearization and Laplace transforms)</p> <p>2. Mathematical description of mechanical systems.</p> <p>3. Transient and free vibration.</p> <p>4. Harmonically-Forced Vibration System and Resonance.</p> <p>5. Vibration Isolation and Measurement.</p> <p>6. Balancing</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engpg9302">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGRG3301" target="_blank">ENGRG3301</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe the behaviour of dynamic systems in the time domain. Describe dynamic systems in the frequency domain.</p>
K2
<p>Discuss how vibration systems respond to harmonic excitation. Explain the transient response of the vibrating system.</p>
K3
<p>Relate experimental findings to the analytical model and system variables.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate how computer algebra systems are employed for modelling and simulation.</p>
S2
<p>Solve real engineering problems through symbolic, numeric and experimental dynamic analysis.</p>
S3
<p>Evaluate analytical models and reflect on practice.</p>
S4
<p>Present findings in manners which can be appreciated by professional and lay people.</p>
A1
<p>Test and evaluate an existing vibrating system.</p>
A2
<p>Apply dynamic analysis techniques to a variety of real engineering applications.</p>
A3
<p>Apply existing and developing knowledge and experience to the modelling and analysis of a variety of dynamic engineering systems.</p>
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<p>A modelling exercise based on a real-world problem that exposes the student to numerical modelling techniques.</p>
<p>Numerical project, numerical assessment tasks.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Assessment of all or part of the unit by examination.</p>
<p>Mid-semester test, final test, quizzes.</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, S1, S2
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<p>Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental knowledge of the topics delivered in the lectures and relate to observations, tests, or experiments to solve design-based problems.</p>
<p>Oral or written explanatory task, presentation.</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S3, S4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engpg9302">View unit fees</a>
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