Dynamics and Vibrations unit (ENG719)

Hobart

Introduction

Students learn, through theory and laboratory experiments, to solve problems in dynamics and vibrations, using Newtonian kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies. The course commences with planar motion with analysis of velocities then moving onto Coriolis acceleration of rigid bodies. Building upon the concepts of kinetics of particles, an introduction is made to rigid body kinetics using Newtonian mechanics based on force, mass and acceleration, work/energy and impulse/momentum methods. The final part of the course introduces mechanical vibrations. Commencing with single degree of freedom undamped vibrations then damped vibrations. Single degree of freedom forced vibrations without damping is discussed in addition to the magnification factor and its importance. The course concludes with damped forced vibrations, thus forming a comprehensive fundamental understanding of mechanical vibrations.

Summary

Unit name	Dynamics and Vibrations
Unit code	ENG719
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Jason Ali-Lavroff
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	20/7/2025	18/8/2025	7/9/2025	25/10/2025

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Learning Outcomes

• Solve mechanical engineering problems involving rigid body motion and vibration using advanced theory based on Newtonian Mechanics.
• Justify recommendations to experiment based problem involving dynamics and vibration using advanced theory and experiential knowledge.
• Design practical solutions to mechanical engineering problems involving dynamics and vibration.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
030701	$1,164.00	$1,164.00	not applicable	$3,239.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

(ENG105 or KAA111) and KMA154

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ENG211

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3 x 1hr lectures weekly, 1 x 1hr tutorial weekly and 3 x 3hr practical
Assessment	Vibrations assignment (10%)|Internal tests (20%)|Lab experiments (30%)|Final exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Beer FP, Johnston ER Jr, and Eisenberg ER, Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Dynamics, 12th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2019.

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