24/25 Spring
MMÜ 342 – Mechanical Vibrations
Instructor: Hakan Doğan
Contact
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Room: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Room A-421
Hours
Lecture hours: Thursday 13:40-16:30 (B309)
Office hours: Monday 13:00-15:00 and Thursday 10:30-12:30
Textbook
Mechanical Vibrations, Singiresu S. Rao, 5th SI Edition, Pearson
References
Mechanical Vibrations: Theory and Applications, Kelly, S. Graham, CL Engineering,2011 Meirovitch, L.,
Elements of Vibration Analysis, 2nd ed., McGraw Hill, NY, 1986.
Goal
To gain a physical and mathematical understanding of how systems vibrate. First, we will gain a
better understanding of how simple systems vibrate. We will then develop an understanding of the
fact that complicated systems have “modes” of vibration that behave in a very similar way to simple
systems.
Grading
Midterm I: 25%
Midterm II: 25%
Final Exam: 50%
Exams
All examinations are closed books and notes. Formula sheets and other pertinent information will be
supplied.
Make-up examinations
It may be given only to those who have valid excuses that are approved by the department. If you
believe that you are entitled to take a make-up examination, you must contact the course instructor
within one week following the regular examination date. Do not be surprised if you find comparatively
harder questions in make-ups.
You always welcome to ask questions
Students are welcome to ask questions at all times. Don't be afraid to interrupt if a point is not clear.
All your efforts should go into studying regularly during the semester. If you have a problem, feel free
to talk to your instructor about it; the sooner is the better. Please use office hours for your questions.
Syllabus (According to your textbook)
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Vibration
Chapter 2: Free Vibration of Single-Degree-of- Freedom Systems
Chapter 3: Harmonically Excited Vibration
Chapter 4: Vibration Under General Forcing Conditions
Chapter 5: Two-Degree-of- Freedom Systems
Chapter 6: Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Systems
Chapter 9: Vibration Control