STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UCK356	STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To introduce the basic properties of mechanical vibrations and their place and importance in aircraft engineering applications, to teach and apply the methods used in the analysis of vibration problems and vibration isolation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts, vibrating mechanical system elements, single degree of freedom systems, damped and undamped vibrations, free and forced vibrations, torsional vibrations, system response to forces, vibration isolation, vibrations of multi-degree of freedom systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knowledge of the basic concepts of vibration mechanics and basic vibration problems encountered in machines Ability to model and solve mechanical vibration systems Information on methods to prevent/reduce vibrations and designs for this purpose

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic concepts. Introduction to vibrations of single degree of freedom systems	-
2	-	Undamped free vibrations of single degree of freedom systems	-
3	-	Damped free vibrations of single degree of freedom systems	-
4	-	Forced vibrations of single degree of freedom systems. Resonance phenomena	-
5	-	Vibration measuring instruments	-
6	-	Vibration isolation	-
7	-	Undamped free vibrations of two degree of freedom systems. Mode shapes	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Damped and forced vibrations of two degree of freedom systems	-
10	-	Dynamic vibration absorber	-
11	-	Free vibrations of multiple degree of freedom systems. Matrix formulation	-
12	-	Approximate methods in natural frequency calculation	-
13	-	Forced vibrations of multiple degree of freedom systems	-
14	-	Modal analysis	-
15	-	Calculation of critical speed on shafts	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
L. Meirovitch, Fundamentals of Vibrations, McGraw-Hill, 2001 S.S. Rao, Mechanical Vibrations, Pearson, 2011
Mechanical Vibrations, S.S.Rao, Addison-Wesley.
Mechanical Vibrations, S.G.Kelly, McGraw-Hill.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	30
Homework Assessment	1	10
Short Exam	1	10
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	4	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work in teams with different disciplines			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.			2
2	Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.				3
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.				3
3	The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.				3
4	Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	3	7	21
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	3	5	15
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	3	3	9
Preparation for the Short Exam	3	5	15
TOTAL	44	0	154