MECH 5881 - Mechanical Vibrations
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 41372,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Alexander Pesch
Email: ahpesch@ysu.edu
Course Description
5881. Mechanical Vibrations. Introduction to mechanical vibrations: single and multi-degree of freedom systems, free and forced vibrations, impedance and modal analysis including applications. Prereq.: MECH 3708. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Engineering Vibrations | Daniel Inman |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | 1DoF Free Responses | |
| 8/31 | 1DoF Free Responses | |
| 9/7 | 1DoF Free Responses | Quiz 1 |
| 9/14 | Intro to Simulations | |
| 9/21 | 1DoF Driven Responses | |
| 9/28 | 1DoF Driven Responses | Quiz 2 |
| 10/5 | 1DoF Driven Responses | |
| 10/12 | 1DoF Driven Responses | Midterm Exam |
| 10/19 | 1DoF Special Cases | |
| 10/26 | 1DoF Special Cases | |
| 11/2 | MDoF Analysis | Quiz 3 |
| 11/9 | MDoF Analysis | |
| 11/16 | MDoF Simulations | |
| 11/23 | MDoF Simulations | Quiz 3 |
| 11/30 | Project 3 Presentations | |
| 12/7 | Project 3 Presentations |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.