Introduction to Basic Vibrations (Coursera)

Introduction to Basic Vibrations (Coursera)

Introduction to Basic Vibrations starts with the fundamental principle of vibrations with a single and double degree of freedom systems. These fundamental vibration systems provide a solid platform not only to understand general vibrations but also to apply or use them into simple mechanical problems.

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Syllabus

WEEK 1
Introduction

WEEK 2
Vibrations of Linear Single-degree-of-freedom Systems 1: Concepts of resonance, effect of damping

WEEK 3
Vibrations of Linear Single-degree-of-freedom Systems 2: Concept of transfer function; stiffness and mass

WEEK 4
Vibrations of Linear Double-degree-of-freedom Systems 1: The relation between mode shape and frequency

WEEK 5
Vibrations of Linear Double-degree-of-freedom Systems 2: Vibration observer and control

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