Introduction and Basic Assumptions. Multi-degrees of Freedom Systems, Continuous Structures (beam, Membrane and Plate). General Principles - Newton, D'alembert, Virtual Work, Lagrange, Hamilton. Boundary Conditions. Damping. Generalized Coordinates. Coupling and Coupled Generalized Coordinates. Formulation Using Vibratory Modes and Finite- Element. Sub-structures. Introduction to Nonlinear Oscillations. Aerospace Applications.

Faculty: Aerospace Engineering
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Pre-required courses

(84515 - Introduction to Theory of Elasticity and 84737 - Dynamic Systems) or 84737 - Dynamic Systems


Course with no extra credit

36007 - Vibrations of Structures


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