Provide introduction to the formulation of the vibration response of single- and multiple- degree of freedom systems, and continuous systems. Provide the student with capabilities to formulate vibration problems, solve for the response, and understand the physical parameters controlling the system. Applications of vibration principles are also emphasized, in particular the link to real world problems.

Homework and simulation assignments: 20%

Examinations: One midterm exam (25%) and a Final Exam (30%).

Software Requirement: Access to standard engineering software (MATLAB, Excel, etc.) MATLAB is accessible through the Virtual Computing Lab.

PROJECTS: one term report (25%)

IMPORTANT NOTE: The course offered this summer was recorded during the 15-week semester at NC State University. The summer session, however, is 10 weeks in duration. Therefore, students will need to cover the course material at a considerably faster pace than during the regular semester. All course requirements must be completed during the 10-week summer session. This should be a consideration before registering for the course.

Theory of Vibrations with Applications, 5th Edition William T. Thomson and Marie D. Dahleh.

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NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers used for classes. Depending on your computer needs, we recommend your computer meet or exceed the following minimum specifications below.

PCs must have an Intel-compatible 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, 8 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows 2000 or XP. Real One Player Basic (available free online) and high speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, T1 or LAN will be required for EOL courses.

MAC users must have a G3 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 256 MB RAM, 10 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.3 (minimum) along with the RealOne and Internet specifications above.

For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm

Dr. J. Tu, Professor
Dept. of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
North Carolina State University
4153 Broughton Hall
Campus Box 7910
Raleigh, NC 27695-7910

Phone: (919) 515-5670
Fax: (919) 515-7968
E-mail: jftu@unity.ncsu.edu
Instructor Website: http://www.mae.ncsu.edu/directories/faculty/tu.html