15ME754 Mechatronics syllabus for ME



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Module-1 Forced vibrations (1DOF) 10 hours

Forced vibrations (1DOF):

Introduction, analysis of forced vibration with constant harmonic excitation, MF, rotating and reciprocating unbalances, excitation of support (relative and absolute amplitudes), force and motion transmissibility, energy dissipated due to damping and numerical problems.

 

Systems with 2DOF:

Principal modes of vibrations, normal mode and natural frequencies of systems (Damping is not included), simple spring-mass systems, masses on tightly stretched strings, double pendulum, tensional systems, combined rectilinear and angular systems, geared systems and numerical problems.

Module-2 Numerical methods for multi DOF systems 10 hours

Numerical methods for multi DOF systems:

Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem, influence coefficients, Rayleigh’s method, Dunkerley’s method, stodola method, orthogonality principle, method of matrix iteration and numerical.

 

Modal analysis and condition monitoring:

signal analysis, dynamic testing of machines and structures, experimental modal analysis, machine condition monitoring and diagnosis.

Module-3 Vibration measuring instruments and whirling of shafts 10 hours

Vibration measuring instruments and whirling of shafts:

seismic instruments, vibrometers, accelerometer, frequency measuring instruments and numerical. Whirling of shafts with and without damping.

 

Vibration Control:

Introduction, Vibration isolation theory, Vibration isolation and motion isolation for harmonic excitation, practical aspects of vibration analysis, vibration isolation, Dynamic vibration absorbers and Vibration dampers.

Module-4 Transient Vibration of single Degree-of freedom systems 10 hours

Transient Vibration of single Degree-of freedom systems:

Impulse excitation, arbitrary excitation, Laplace transforms formulation, Pulse excitation and rise time, Shock response spectrum, Shock isolation.

 

Random Vibrations:

Random phenomena Time averaging and expected value, Frequency response function, Probability distribution, Correlation, Power spectrum and power spectral density, Fourier transforms and response.

Module-5 Non Linear Vibrations 10 hours

Non Linear Vibrations:

Introduction, Sources of nonlinearity, Qualitative analysis of nonlinear systems. Phase plane, Conservative systems, Stability of equilibrium, Method of isoclines, Perturbation method, Method of iteration, Self-excited oscillations.

 

Continuous Systems:

Vibration of string, longitudinal vibration of rods, Torsional vibration of rods, Euler equation for beams.

 

Course outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

4. Understand and characterize the single and multi degrees of freedom systems subjected to free and forced vibrations with and without damping.

5. Understand the method of vibration measurements and its controlling.

6. Understand the concept of dynamic vibrations of a continuous systems.

 

TEXT BOOKS:

1. S. S. Rao, “Mechanical Vibrations”, Pearson Educ ation.

2. S. Graham Kelly, “Fundamentals of Mechanical Vib ration” - McGraw-Hill.

3. “Theory of Vibration with Application” - William T. Thomson, Marie Dillon Dahleh, Chandramouli Padmanabhan, 5th edition Pearson Education.

4. “Mechanical Vibrations”, V. P. Singh, Dhanpat Ra i & Company.

5. Mechanical Vibrations, W.T. Thomson W.T.- Prentice Hill India

 

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. S. Graham Kelly, “Mechanical Vibrations”, Schaum ’s Outlines, Tata McGraw Hill.

2. C Sujatha, “Vibraitons and Acoustics – Measureme nts and signal analysis”, Tata McGraw Hill.

3. “Mechanical Vibrations”, G. K. Grover, Nem Chand and Bros.

 

E- Learning

• VTU, E- learning

 

Scheme of Examination:

  • Two question to be set from each module
  • Students have to answer five full questions, choosing at least one full question from each module.
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2023