ME 425 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Mechatronics Engineering

Course Name

Mechanical Vibrations

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
ME 425	Fall/Spring	2	2	3	6

Prerequisites

	MATH 207 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
and	ME 206 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
or	CIVE 204 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)

Course Language

English

Course Type

Elective

Course Level

First Cycle

Mode of Delivery

-

Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course

Problem Solving
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation

National Occupation Classification

-

Course Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Hira KARAGÜLLE

Course Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Hira KARAGÜLLE

Assistant(s)

-

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to introduce the vibrations in mechanical systems, which are concerned with the oscillatory motions of bodies and the forces associated with them. The course provides with an understanding of the nature and behavior of dynamic engineering systems and the capability of applying the knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve engineering vibration problems.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop mathematical models of dynamic systems
2	Obtain the analytical solution for the time response of the system
3	Calculate natural frequency and mode shapes of vibrating mechanical systems
4	Propose solutions concerning vibration isolation and control in dynamic systems
5	Employ numerical techniques in analysis of dynamic systems

Course Description

The course covers vibrations of systems with single degree of freedom, multiple degrees of freedom, and of continuous systems, structural damping models, Lagrange’s Equations for vibration analysis, modal analysis, vibration analysis of free or excited mechanical systems by numerical techniques, and vibration isolation and active control of vibration in industrial applications.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Fundamentals of Vibration Anaylsis	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Vibration
2	Harmonic motion, Harmonic Analysis	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Vibration
3	Single-degree-of-freedom Systems: Free vibration	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 2: Free Vibration of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems
4	Single-degree-of-freedom Systems: Forced vibration	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 3: Harmonically Excited Vibration
5	Two-degree-of-freedom Systems	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 5: Two-Degree-of-Freedom Systems
6	Two-degree-of-freedom Systems	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 5: Two-Degree-of-Freedom Systems
7	Multidegree-of-freedom Systems	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 6: Multidegree-of-Freedom Systems
8	Multidegree-of-freedom Systems, Lagrange Equations	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 6: Multidegree-of-Freedom Systems
9	Continuous Systems: Bars, Shafts	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 8: Continuous Systems
10	Continuous Systems: Beams	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 8: Continuous Systems
11	Vibration Control: Rotating Machines	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 9: Vibration Control
12	Vibration Control: Whirling of Shafts	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 9: Vibration Control
13	Vibration Isolation, Absorbers	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 9: Vibration Control
14	Numerical Methods in Mechanical Vibration Analysis	S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6. Edition, 2018 Chapter 11: Numerical Integration Methods in Vibration Analysis - Chapter 12: Finite Element Method
15	Review of the Semester
16	Review of the Semester

Course Notes/Textbooks

S.S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, 6th Edition,, 2018, ISBN-10 1292178604

Suggested Readings/Materials

M. Gürgöze, “Analitik Mekaniğe Giriş”, 2. Edition, 2019 ISBN: 9786059581028

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	15
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	2	40
Final Exam	1	45
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	55
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	45
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	5	6	30
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	2	17	34
Final Exam	1	24	24
		Total	180

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems		-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.		-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.		-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.		-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.		-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.		-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.		-	-	-	-	-
8	To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.		-	-	-	-	-
9	To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications.		-	-	-	-	-
10	To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.		-	-	-	-	-
11	Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)		-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.		-	-	-	-	-
13	To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.		-	-	-	-	-

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