Machine Dynamics

Course objective

To introduce students to the principles of machine dynamics, including engine forces, flywheels, gyroscopic effects, governors and vibrations, covering analytical and numerical methods to study system behavior and the concepts of vibration measurement and condition monitoring.

Syllabus at a glance

1. 1Engine Force Analysis
2. 2Turning Moment Diagram and Flywheel
3. 3Gyroscopic Couple
4. 4Governors
5. 5Vibration of Single Degree of Freedom Systems
6. 6Vibration of Two Degree of Freedom Systems
7. 7Vibration of Multi Degree of Freedom Systems
8. 8Vibrations of Continuous Systems
9. 9Approximate Numerical Methods
10. 10Vibration Measurement and Condition Monitoring