Dynamics

1. Course Policy, Introduction to Dynamics, and Free Vibration Analysis [Lecture Notes]

2. Free Vibration Analysis - Part 2 [Lecture Notes]

Introduction to dynamics of systems, Single-degree-of-freedom systems, Free vibration analysis, Forced vibration analysis, Damped vibration, Pulse loading, step loading, Frequency domain response, Generalized single degree of freedom system, Multi-degree of freedom systems, Continuous systems, Methods for handling continuous systems

• Ray W. Clough and Joseph Penzien, Dynamics of structures, McGraw‐Hill, New York, 1993. No. of pages: 738. ISBN 0‐07‐011394‐7.

• Paz, M., & Leigh, W. (1991). Structural dynamics. Springer US.

• Meirovitch, L. (1975). Elements of vibration analysis. 

• Homework-1 (Free vibration analysis) [hw]

Credit: 3 Units (3-0-0)

Lectures: Tuesdays & Fridays 5:00 PM -- 6:30 PM.

Instructor: Souvik Chakraborty and Nikhil Walani

Teaching Assistants: Shailesh Garg

Course Objective: This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the theory and analysis of vibrations in engineering systems. Students will learn to model, analyze, and interpret the behavior of single and multi-degree-of-freedom systems under free and forced vibrations. Emphasis is placed on understanding natural frequencies, damping, resonance, and the application of vibration analysis to real-world mechanical and structural systems.

Intended audience: DIIT Students at Applied Mechanics