James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

ME3511 - Dynamics and Acoustics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Engineering

Theory of Vibration covers the following topics: lumped parameter (spring-mass-damper) systems free and forced vibration of single and multi-DOF systems. Continuous parameter (distributed) systems vibrations of strings, beams and plates. Acoustics wave propagation in fluids, sound pressure and sound power, noise measurement scales, sound fields and sources. Condition monitoring for predictive maintenance fault detection on some common machinery.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:MA2000 and ME2521

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coord/Lect: Dr Rong Situ.
Contact hours:
  • 65 hours - Lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, practicals, site visits and/or seminars. Refer to Subject Outline for details.
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50% - 70%); on-course assessment, some of which may be invigilated (30% - 50%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.