Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
(Date of document: 8th May 2014)
Course Code

MEMB343

Course Status

Core

Level

Degree

Semester Taught

Credit

Pre-requisites

MEMB233 Mechanics II: Dynamics

MEMB263 Theory of Machines

Assessments

Assignments
Test
Final Examination

30%
20%
50%

Lecturers

A/P Ir. Dr. Jawaid I. Inayat-Hussain

Office: BN-3-085, ext. 2263, E-mail: jawaid@uniten.edu.my
A/P Dr. Hanim Salleh
Office: TA (6th Floor), ext. 7312, E-mail: hanim@uniten.edu.my
Dr. Malik Idries Adam Ahmed
Office: BN-0-007, ext. 2250, E-mail: idriesm@uniten.edu.my

Course Description

This course covers the main aspects of mechanical vibrations

that includes the following topics: equations of motion of singleand multi-degree-of-freedom systems, free and forced vibration
analysis of undamped and damped systems, response to steadystate excitation, coordinate coupling and semidefinite systems,
modal analysis, modeling of multi-degree-of-freedom systems
via Lagranges equation, vibration of continuous systems, design
of vibration isolation systems and dynamic absorbers.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course the students should be able to:

1. Appreciate the role of vibration in the design and operation
of machines and structures

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2. Develop the skills to translate a physical model of a

vibratory system to an appropriate mathematical model.
3. Develop the ability to analyze and predict vibration
characteristics and response of mechanical and structural
systems.
4. Develop the ability to design mechanical and structural
systems to achieve the desired vibration characteristics and
response.

Transferrable Skills

Having successfully completed this course, the students will be

better able to develop the equations of motion of mechanical and
structural systems, and solving these equations to determine the
vibration characteristics of these systems. They will also have
gained experience and showed competence in solving vibration
related problems in mechanical and structural systems.

Course Outcomes (CO)

- what students to achieve and to be assessed upon completing this course
No.

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

CO1

Understand the fundamental concepts of vibrating systems.

CO2

Formulate the equations of motion for single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems

using Newtons 2nd law, energy and Lagrange methods.

CO3

Compute the natural frequencies and mode shapes of single- and multi-degree-offreedom systems.

CO4

Determine the vibration response of single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems

based upon the initial conditions and / or harmonic forcing input.

CO5

Determine the exact natural frequencies and mode shapes of simple one-dimensional
continuous systems.

CO6

Analyze the performance of a passive vibration isolation system and / or passive

vibration absorber to suppress vibration in a forced system.

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Course Outcomes

Course
Outcomes

PO1
a

CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5
CO6

PO2
c

PO3
a

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7 PO8

b c a b c a b a b

PO9
a

PO10 PO11
c

PO12
a

Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix :

Assessments
Assignments (30%)
Test (20%)
Final Exam (50%)

PO emphasis

PO1
CO1

PO2
CO2

PO1
CO3

PO1
CO4

PO1
CO5

PO1
CO6

:
PO1

Current Coverage (%)

78.5

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

PO10

PO11

PO12

Total

21.5

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

100

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Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Cognitive

Current Coverage(%)

Course Outline

Low

Med

Hi

5.0

74.5

20.5

Psychomotor

Affective

Total

0.0

0.0

100

Topic 1:

Fundamental of Vibrations
Basic concepts of vibration
Classification of vibration
Spring, mass or inertia, and damping elements
Harmonic motion

Topic2:

Free Vibration of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

Vibration analysis procedure
Free vibration of an undamped translational system
Free vibration of an undamped torsional system
Rayleighs energy method
Free vibration with viscous damping

Topic 3:

Harmonically Excited Vibration of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

Equation of motion
Response of an undamped system under harmonic force
Response of a damped system under harmonic force
Response of a damped system under the harmonic motion of the base
Response of a damped system under rotating unbalance

Topic 4:

Two-Degree-of-Freedom Systems
Equations of motion for forced vibration
Free vibration analysis of an undamped system
Torsional system
Coordinate coupling and principal coordinates
Semi-definite systems
Forced vibration of undamped systems using modal analysis

Topic 5:

Lagranges Equations
Generalized coordinates and generalized forces
Using Lagranges equations to derive equations of motion
Equations of motion of undamped systems in matrix form

Topic 6:

Vibration of Continuous Systems

Transverse vibration of a string or cable
Longitudinal vibration of a bar or rod
Torsional vibration of a shaft or rod
Lateral vibration of beams
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Topic 7:

Vibration Control
Vibration isolation
Undamped dynamic vibration absorbers

Main Reference
S. S. Rao, Mechanical Vibrations, 5th SI Edition, Pearson, 2011.

Additional Reference(s)
1. W. T. Thomson and M. D. Dahleh, Theory of Vibration with Applications, 5th Edition,
Prentice Hall, 1998.
2. D. J. Inman, Engineering Vibrations, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2007.

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What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?

PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.
Summary of BME Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
Program Educational Objectives

PEO No.

UNITEN produces Mechanical Engineering graduates who:

PEO1 Practicing engineers in mechanical engineering with the ability to venture into energy related business.
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in mechanical engineering related areas.
PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works

What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?

POs are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.
BME Programme Outcomes (PO)
Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement

PO Indicators
Comprehend fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and mechanical
engineering principles in solving mechanical
engineering problems (C1,C2)
b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
science and mechanical engineering principles
in solving mechanical engineering problems
(C3, C4)
c) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
science and mechanical engineering principles
in solving complex problems (C5,C6)
a)

PO1

Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,

science and mechanical engineering principles in
solving complex problems.

PO2

Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex

mechanical engineering problems.

a) Identify, formulate and solve mechanical

engineering problems (C3, C4)
b) Evaluate and synthesise the solution to complex
mechanical engineering problems (C5,C6)
a)

PO3

Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering

problems with appropriate consideration for
public health and safety. (C3, C4)
b) Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering
Design solutions for complex mechanical
problems with appropriate consideration for
engineering problems that meet specific needs with
culture, society, and environment. (C3, C4)
appropriate consideration for public health and
c) Propose solutions for complex mechanical
safety, culture, society, and environment.
engineering problems that meet specific needs
with appropriate consideration for public health
and safety, culture, society, and environment.
(C5,C6)

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Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement

PO Indicators
a)

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7
PO8

PO9

Conduct investigations, interpret data and provide

conclusions in investigating complex problems
related to mechanical engineering.

Use research methods for collecting data (C1,

C2)
b) Analyse and interpret data using engineering
principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
c) Design and evaluate research methods and
results to provide conclusions for complex
engineering problems. (C5,C6)

a) Usage of modern tools to execute mechanical

Create appropriate techniques, select resources, and
engineering activities (P1,P2)
apply modern engineering tools to execute complex
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute
engineering activities.
complex engineering activities (P3,P4)
a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and
cultural issues and the consequent
Apply reasoning in assessing societal, health,
responsibilities relevant to professional
safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
engineering practice (C3, C4)
responsibilities relevant to professional engineering b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety
practice
issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practice
(C3, C4)
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of
professional engineering solutions in environmental No sub-indicator (C2,C3)
contexts and the need for sustainable development.
Demonstrate commitment to professional and
No sub-indicator (A3)
ethical principles.
a) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation (P3)
b) Communicate effectively by means of report
Communicate effectively on complex engineering
writing (P3)
activities.
c) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on complex
engineering activities (P3)

Function effectively as an individual and in a group

No sub-indicator (A4)
with the capacity to be a leader.
Acknowledge the need for, and be able to engage in
No sub-indicator (C2)
PO11
life-long learning.
PO10

a)
Demonstrate knowledge on project management
PO12
principles and entrepreneurship skills.

Demonstrate knowledge on project management

principles (C2,C3)
b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship
skills (C2,C3)

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MEMB343 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS

Course Schedule & Problem Solving Exercises
Semester 1 (2014/2015)
02 June 2014 12 September 2014
Week

Sec. **

1
(02 Jun 06 Jun)

1.1 1.5, 1.7

1.9, 1.10

Fundamentals of Vibrations

1.11, 1.39, 1.49, 1.92

2
(09 Jun 13 Jun)

1.6, 2.1 2.3

Free Vibration of Single-Degree-ofFreedom Systems

2.3, 2.27, 2.72, 2.76

3
(16 Jun 20 Jun)

2.5 2.6

4
(23 Jun 27 Jun)

Chapters

Problem Solving Exercises **

2.94, 2.95, 2.103, 2.108

Free Vibration of Single-Degree-ofFreedom Systems

3.1 3.3

3.1, 3.9, 3.34

Harmonically Excited Vibration of
Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

5
(30 Jun 04 Jul)

3.4

3.41, 3.45, 3.61

6
(07 Jul 11 Jul)

3.6 3.7

Harmonically Excited Vibration of

Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

3.65, 3.71

7
(14 Jul 18 Jul)

5.1 5.4

Two-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

5.5, 5.8, 5.36

8
(21 Jul 25 Jul)

5.5, 5.7

Two-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

5.43, 5.49

9
(04 Aug 08 Aug)

6.14

Two-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

5.62, 5.63

10
(11 Aug 15 Aug)

6.6 6.8

Lagranges Equations

5.37, 5.50

11
(18 Aug 22 Aug)

8.1 8.2.4, 8.3.1

Vibration of Continuous Systems

8.2, 8.4, 8.6, 8.16, 8.28

12
(25 Aug 29 Aug)

8.4, 8.5.1 8.5.4

Vibration of Continuous Systems

8.31, 8.33, 8.36

13
(01 Sept 05 Sept)

9.10.1 9.10.2

Vibration Control

9.27, 9.33, 9.44, 9.46

14
(08 Sept 12 Sept)

9.11.1

Vibration Control

9.64, 9.66, 9.72, 9.73

Harmonically Excited Vibration of

Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems

** Topics coverage based on the textbook: S. S. Rao, Mechanical Vibrations, 5th SI Edition, Pearson, 2011

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