Module Details

Module Code: ANAL C4F01
Module Title: Dynamics Vibration Control
Title: Dynamics Vibration Control
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Joe Dillane
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with a specialised knowledge of the vibration of mechanical systems
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Derive and apply formulae to solve design problems involving the vibration of a mechanical system with one degree of freedom.
LO2 Derive and apply formulae to solve design problems involving the vibration of a mechanical system with two degrees of freedom.
LO3 Derive and apply formulae to limit vibration by the design of a vibration absorber.
LO4 Quantify by calculation and simulation the characteristic response of mechanical systems subject to vibration.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Vibrating Systems with one degree of freedom:
Free vibration of damped spring-mass systems; Forced vibration of damped spring-mass systems; - excitation by harmonic force of constant amplitude; - excitation by rotating unbalance; - excitation by harmonic support vibration; - transmissibility of system; Vibration isolation; whirling of shafts; Vibration measurement.
Vibrating Systems with two degrees of freedom:
Normal mode of vibration; Undamped free vibration of two degree of freedom systems; Undamped forced vibration of two degree of freedom systems; Torsional vibration with two degrees of freedom; Vibration Absorbers.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment90.00%
Practical10.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class Test
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Lab: Whirling of shafts, Vibrating Beam.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Computing Competencies Assignment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • James L. Meriam,L. Glenn Kraige. Engineering Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons, p.723, [ISBN: 9781118083451].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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