ME 461 Course Syllabus

COURSE TITLE: Mechanical Vibrations TERM & YEAR: Summer 2011

COURSE NUMBER: ME 461 TIME & PLACE:MWF 1:50 PM - 2:40 PM

PREREQUISITES:ME 361 & ME 391 1300 EngineeringBuilding

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Modeling and analysis of oscillatory phenomena found in linear discrete and continuous mechanical systems.

REQUIRED TEXT: S. Rao, Mechanical Vibrations,5th edition, Prentice Hall, 2011.

INSTRUCTOR: Assaad A AbbassOFFICE LOCATION: EB 1535

EMAIL:

OFFICE HOURS:MWF 11:00-12:00am

WEB PAGE:

HOMEWORK HELP SESSIONS:Thu 2:40-3:30pm

GRADING/EVALUATION: Course grades will be weighted and assigned as follows:

90-100% / 85-90% / 80-85% / 75-80% / 70-75% / 65-70% / 60-65% / 0-60%
4.0 / 3.5 / 3.0 / 2.5 / 2.0 / 1.5 / 1.0 / 0

Homework/Quizzes10%

Exam 120%

Exam 220%

Final exam25%

Laboratory25%

Failure of the laboratory component will result in an automatic failure of the course.

COURSE CALENDAR/SCHEDULE: As the semester progresses, the schedule is subject to change by the instructor. Changes will be announced in class.

WeekTopic Reading Assignment

1-2Fundamentals of Modeling & Harmonic Motion 1.4-1.9, 1.10-1.11

3-4Free Vibration—One Degree of Freedom 2.1-2.3, 2.6-2.7

Exam #1

5-8Forced Vibration—One Degree of Freedom 3.1-3.7, 4.1-4.4.5, 9.10

9-12Two Degree of Freedom 5.1-5.4, 5.6, 9.11

Exam #2

13-14Natural Frequencies & Mode Shapes 6.9-6.15

Final Exam: Thursday, August 1812:45pm - 2:45 pm

COURSE POLOCIES:

  1. Attendance is expected at all classes.
  2. Make-up examinations or quizzes will be given only for documented medical reasons, emergency circumstances, or University sponsored activities. Advance notice must be given well in advance for absence due to University sponsored activities.
  3. Homework is assigned periodically in class and is due at the beginning of class on the day specified. Homework assignments will also appear on the web (Angel).
  4. Late homework will not be accepted.
  5. Homework will be done on an individual basis. You may check your results with others in the course, but the work done to solve the problems must be your own.
  6. Short quizzes may be given periodically. Normally these quizzes will be announced.
  7. Exams and quizzes will be closed book and closed notes. A one-page formula sheet (no worked problems) and use of a calculator is allowed.
  8. You are advised to bring your calculator to class every day and you are responsible to make sure that it functions properly. Bring an extra set of batteries, or an extra calculator if necessary.
  9. Engineers must adhere to a rigorous code of professional ethics. Unethical conduct in ME 461 will result in the maximum disciplinary action permitted by the university. Unethical conduct in the class includes, but is not limited to, cheating on exams (this includes storing formulae and problem solutions within the memory of your calculator), and supplying information to others (students bear responsibility for ensuring the security of their examination papers). If you have any questions, I am available to discuss issues of professional expectations and ethics.
  10. Re-grading requests for exams must be submitted in writing within one week of the return of the exam outlining the specific concerns/questions. The entire exam may be re-graded, resulting in an increase or decrease in the final grade.