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Utilizing Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors to solve complex multi-mass systems. 5. Whirling of Shafts
| Chapter | Title | Core Sub‑topics | |---------|-------|-----------------| | 1 | | Free & forced vibration, natural frequency, damping, simple mass‑spring‑damper model. | | 2 | Single‑Degree‑of‑Freedom (SDOF) Systems | Undamped, under‑damped, critically damped, over‑damped solutions; logarithmic decrement. | | 3 | Multi‑Degree‑of‑Freedom (MDOF) Systems | Matrix formulation, eigen‑value problem, mode superposition, orthogonality. | | 4 | Vibrations of Continuous Systems | String, bar, beam, plate vibrations; separation of variables, mode shapes. | | 5 | Rotating Machinery | Whirl, critical speed, Campbell diagram, rotor‑bearing‑disk interaction. | | 6 | Vibration Isolation & Control | Base isolation, tuned mass dampers (TMD), semi‑active & active control strategies. | | 7 | Transient Vibration Analysis | Impulse response, step response, Duhamel’s integral, Laplace transform methods. | | 8 | Random Vibration | Power spectral density (PSD), statistical energy analysis, fatigue damage estimation. | | 9 | Non‑Linear Vibration | Hardening/softening springs, Duffing oscillator, bifurcation, chaos basics. | |10 | Experimental Modal Analysis | Impact hammer testing, shaker testing, frequency response functions (FRF), modal parameter extraction. | |11 | Finite‑Element Modeling of Vibration | Discretization, mass and stiffness matrices, eigenvalue extraction, software workflow. | |12 | Applications & Design Guidelines | Automotive NVH, aerospace flutter, civil‑structure seismic design, machinery health monitoring. |
Viscous damping models (underdamped, critically damped, and overdamped systems) and the concept of logarithmic decrement. 3. Forced Vibration of SDOF Systems
Understanding Simple Harmonic Motion (S.H.M.), work done by harmonic force, and the principle of superposition .
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