Spring 2027

Nonlinear and Random Mechanical Vibrations

Covers exact solutions, sectorial linearization, nonlinear and self-excited vibrations, multi-DOF systems, bounded continuous media, and random excitation/response including material failure.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 3.75 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2019: 3.68 GPA, 84.2% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 3.75 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2019: 3.68 GPA, 84.2% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Nonlinear vibration theory: exact solutions, sectorial linearization, free/forced vibration, self-excited and relaxation vibrations, subharmonic responses.
  • Multi-degree-of-freedom nonlinear systems and nonlinear vibration of bounded continuous media.
  • Random vibration analysis: excitation and response of mechanical systems, structures, and nonlinear systems, plus material failure under random vibrations.

Skills

  • Analyze exact solutions, sectorial linearization, self-excited and relaxation vibrations, subharmonic responses, multi-DOF nonlinear systems, bounded continuous media, and random excitation/response in mechanical systems and structures.
  • Evaluate material failure mechanisms under random vibrational loading.

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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